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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.91, 33,253.73 and 13,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.91, 33,253.73 and 13,486.54 is: 18,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.91 : 33,253.73 = 13,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.91/33,253.73 = 13,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.91x = 33,253.73 × 13,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.91x = 448,477,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,477,952.20/24,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.43

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