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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.27, 33,679.34 and 13,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.27, 33,679.34 and 13,795.27 is: 19,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.27 : 33,679.34 = 13,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.27/33,679.34 = 13,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.27x = 33,679.34 × 13,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.27x = 464,615,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,615,519.75/24,406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,036.73

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