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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.52, 33,734.80 and 13,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.52, 33,734.80 and 13,834.96 is: 19,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.52 : 33,734.80 = 13,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.52/33,734.80 = 13,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.52x = 33,734.80 × 13,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.52x = 466,719,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,719,608.61/24,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.23

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