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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.76, 33,759.99 and 13,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.76, 33,759.99 and 13,853.43 is: 19,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.76 : 33,759.99 = 13,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.76/33,759.99 = 13,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.76x = 33,759.99 × 13,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.76x = 467,691,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,691,658.27/24,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.74

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