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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.04, 33,757.74 and 13,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.04, 33,757.74 and 13,853.74 is: 19,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.04 : 33,757.74 = 13,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.04/33,757.74 = 13,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.04x = 33,757.74 × 13,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.04x = 467,670,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,670,952.95/24,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.23

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