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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.09, 33,752.88 and 13,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.09, 33,752.88 and 13,849.71 is: 19,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.09 : 33,752.88 = 13,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.09/33,752.88 = 13,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.09x = 33,752.88 × 13,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.09x = 467,467,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,467,599.66/24,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.22

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