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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.62, 33,729.44 and 13,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.62, 33,729.44 and 13,831.04 is: 19,086.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.62 : 33,729.44 = 13,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.62/33,729.44 = 13,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.62x = 33,729.44 × 13,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.62x = 466,513,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,513,233.82/24,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.84

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