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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.88, 33,918.66 and 13,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.88, 33,918.66 and 13,826.12 is: 19,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.88 : 33,918.66 = 13,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.88/33,918.66 = 13,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.88x = 33,918.66 × 13,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.88x = 468,963,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,963,463.40/24,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,080.71

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