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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.44, 33,899.52 and 13,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.44, 33,899.52 and 13,957.44 is: 19,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.44 : 33,899.52 = 13,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.44/33,899.52 = 13,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.44x = 33,899.52 × 13,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.44x = 473,150,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,150,516.43/24,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.82

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