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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.67, 33,885.68 and 13,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.67, 33,885.68 and 13,944.54 is: 19,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.67 : 33,885.68 = 13,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.67/33,885.68 = 13,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.67x = 33,885.68 × 13,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.67x = 472,520,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,520,150.46/24,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.60

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