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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.70, 33,779.90 and 13,867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.70, 33,779.90 and 13,867.33 is: 19,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.70 : 33,779.90 = 13,867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.70/33,779.90 = 13,867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.70x = 33,779.90 × 13,867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.70x = 468,437,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,437,020.67/24,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.30

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