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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.22, 33,947.64 and 13,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.22, 33,947.64 and 13,990.68 is: 19,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.22 : 33,947.64 = 13,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.22/33,947.64 = 13,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.22x = 33,947.64 × 13,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.22x = 474,950,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,950,568.00/24,602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.19

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