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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.96, 33,226.98 and 13,466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.96, 33,226.98 and 13,466.58 is: 18,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.96 : 33,226.98 = 13,466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.96/33,226.98 = 13,466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.96x = 33,226.98 × 13,466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.96x = 447,453,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,453,784.33/24,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.31

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