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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.65, 33,679.28 and 13,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.65, 33,679.28 and 13,799.06 is: 19,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.65 : 33,679.28 = 13,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.65/33,679.28 = 13,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.65x = 33,679.28 × 13,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.65x = 464,742,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,742,168.09/24,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,039.28

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