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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.36, 33,206.86 and 13,453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.36, 33,206.86 and 13,453.98 is: 18,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.36 : 33,206.86 = 13,453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.36/33,206.86 = 13,453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.36x = 33,206.86 × 13,453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.36x = 446,764,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,764,430.30/24,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.17

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