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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,461.91, 33,757.57 and 13,853.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,461.91, 33,757.57 and 13,853.61 is: 19,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,461.91 : 33,757.57 = 13,853.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,461.91/33,757.57 = 13,853.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,461.91x = 33,757.57 × 13,853.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,461.91x = 467,664,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,664,140.06/24,461.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.05

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