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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.12, 33,906.18 and 13,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.12, 33,906.18 and 13,958.12 is: 19,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.12 : 33,906.18 = 13,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.12/33,906.18 = 13,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.12x = 33,906.18 × 13,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.12x = 473,266,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,266,529.18/24,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.66

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