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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.22, 33,776.52 and 13,869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.22, 33,776.52 and 13,869.27 is: 19,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.22 : 33,776.52 = 13,869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.22/33,776.52 = 13,869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.22x = 33,776.52 × 13,869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.22x = 468,455,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,455,675.54/24,476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.22

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