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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.62, 33,907.55 and 13,960.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.62, 33,907.55 and 13,960.83 is: 19,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.62 : 33,907.55 = 13,960.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.62/33,907.55 = 13,960.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.62x = 33,907.55 × 13,960.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.62x = 473,377,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,377,541.27/24,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.00

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