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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.62, 33,871.93 and 13,935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.62, 33,871.93 and 13,935.84 is: 19,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.62 : 33,871.93 = 13,935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.62/33,871.93 = 13,935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.62x = 33,871.93 × 13,935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.62x = 472,033,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,033,796.97/24,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.88

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