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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,398.07, 33,668.46 and 13,787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,398.07, 33,668.46 and 13,787.47 is: 19,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,398.07 : 33,668.46 = 13,787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,398.07/33,668.46 = 13,787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,398.07x = 33,668.46 × 13,787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,398.07x = 464,202,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,202,882.20/24,398.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.21

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