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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.77, 33,680.03 and 13,795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.77, 33,680.03 and 13,795.77 is: 19,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.77 : 33,680.03 = 13,795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.77/33,680.03 = 13,795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.77x = 33,680.03 × 13,795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.77x = 464,641,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,641,878.49/24,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.42

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