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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.91, 33,741.67 and 13,839.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.91, 33,741.67 and 13,839.31 is: 19,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.91 : 33,741.67 = 13,839.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.91/33,741.67 = 13,839.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.91x = 33,741.67 × 13,839.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.91x = 466,961,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,961,465.65/24,449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.70

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