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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.09, 33,777.90 and 13,865.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.09, 33,777.90 and 13,865.49 is: 19,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.09 : 33,777.90 = 13,865.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.09/33,777.90 = 13,865.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.09x = 33,777.90 × 13,865.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.09x = 468,347,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,347,134.67/24,476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.89

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