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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.26, 33,764.82 and 13,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.26, 33,764.82 and 13,855.52 is: 19,122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.26 : 33,764.82 = 13,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.26/33,764.82 = 13,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.26x = 33,764.82 × 13,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.26x = 467,829,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,829,138.81/24,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.18

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