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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.81, 33,904.49 and 13,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.81, 33,904.49 and 13,959.24 is: 19,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.81 : 33,904.49 = 13,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.81/33,904.49 = 13,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.81x = 33,904.49 × 13,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.81x = 473,280,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,280,843.19/24,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.27

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