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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.73, 33,903.58 and 13,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.73, 33,903.58 and 13,957.94 is: 19,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.73 : 33,903.58 = 13,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.73/33,903.58 = 13,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.73x = 33,903.58 × 13,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.73x = 473,224,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,224,065.64/24,567.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.02

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