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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.32, 33,686.76 and 13,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.32, 33,686.76 and 13,799.32 is: 19,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.32 : 33,686.76 = 13,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.32/33,686.76 = 13,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.32x = 33,686.76 × 13,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.32x = 464,854,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,854,381.00/24,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,043.35

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