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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,951, 34,433.28 and 13,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,951, 34,433.28 and 13,773 is: 19,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,951 : 34,433.28 = 13,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,951/34,433.28 = 13,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,951x = 34,433.28 × 13,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,951x = 474,249,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,249,565.44/24,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.24

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