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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.28, 33,680.49 and 13,795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.28, 33,680.49 and 13,795.89 is: 19,038.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.28 : 33,680.49 = 13,795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.28/33,680.49 = 13,795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.28x = 33,680.49 × 13,795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.28x = 464,652,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,652,335.19/24,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.23

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