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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.55, 33,739.77 and 13,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.55, 33,739.77 and 13,692.26 is: 18,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.55 : 33,739.77 = 13,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.55/33,739.77 = 13,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.55x = 33,739.77 × 13,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.55x = 461,973,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,973,534.48/24,447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.52

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