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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.91, 33,734.50 and 13,835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.91, 33,734.50 and 13,835.32 is: 19,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.91 : 33,734.50 = 13,835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.91/33,734.50 = 13,835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.91x = 33,734.50 × 13,835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.91x = 466,727,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,727,483.62/24,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.25

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