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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.56, 33,905.99 and 13,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.56, 33,905.99 and 13,959.20 is: 19,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.56 : 33,905.99 = 13,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.56/33,905.99 = 13,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.56x = 33,905.99 × 13,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.56x = 473,300,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,300,425.81/24,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.70

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