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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.63, 33,688.62 and 13,801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.63, 33,688.62 and 13,801.89 is: 19,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.63 : 33,688.62 = 13,801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.63/33,688.62 = 13,801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.63x = 33,688.62 × 13,801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.63x = 464,966,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,966,627.49/24,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.93

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