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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.30, 33,753.74 and 13,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.30, 33,753.74 and 13,849.92 is: 19,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.30 : 33,753.74 = 13,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.30/33,753.74 = 13,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.30x = 33,753.74 × 13,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.30x = 467,486,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,486,598.70/24,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.84

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