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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.97, 33,697.95 and 13,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.97, 33,697.95 and 13,663.02 is: 18,854.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.97 : 33,697.95 = 13,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.97/33,697.95 = 13,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.97x = 33,697.95 × 13,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.97x = 460,415,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,415,764.81/24,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.07

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