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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.97, 33,883.91 and 13,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.97, 33,883.91 and 13,799.72 is: 19,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.97 : 33,883.91 = 13,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.97/33,883.91 = 13,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.97x = 33,883.91 × 13,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.97x = 467,588,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,588,361.46/24,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.06

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