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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.97, 33,734.86 and 13,834.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.97, 33,734.86 and 13,834.37 is: 19,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.97 : 33,734.86 = 13,834.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.97/33,734.86 = 13,834.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.97x = 33,734.86 × 13,834.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.97x = 466,700,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,700,584.89/24,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.89

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