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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.80, 33,207.08 and 13,307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.80, 33,207.08 and 13,307.97 is: 18,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.80 : 33,207.08 = 13,307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.80/33,207.08 = 13,307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.80x = 33,207.08 × 13,307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.80x = 441,918,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,918,940.72/24,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.47

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