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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,399.93, 33,671.52 and 13,788.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,399.93, 33,671.52 and 13,788.93 is: 19,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,399.93 : 33,671.52 = 13,788.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,399.93/33,671.52 = 13,788.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,399.93x = 33,671.52 × 13,788.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,399.93x = 464,294,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,294,232.27/24,399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.51

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