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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.72, 33,774.45 and 13,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.72, 33,774.45 and 13,867.77 is: 19,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.72 : 33,774.45 = 13,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.72/33,774.45 = 13,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.72x = 33,774.45 × 13,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.72x = 468,376,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,376,304.48/24,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.15

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