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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.52, 33,712.54 and 21,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.52, 33,712.54 and 21,750.24 is: 29,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.52 : 33,712.54 = 21,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.52/33,712.54 = 21,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.52x = 33,712.54 × 21,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.52x = 733,255,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,255,836.01/24,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,993.06

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