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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.91, 33,953.90 and 13,991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.91, 33,953.90 and 13,991.91 is: 19,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.91 : 33,953.90 = 13,991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.91/33,953.90 = 13,991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.91x = 33,953.90 × 13,991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.91x = 475,079,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,079,842.99/24,602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.90

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