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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.76, 33,269.96 and 13,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.76, 33,269.96 and 13,496.76 is: 18,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.76 : 33,269.96 = 13,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.76/33,269.96 = 13,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.76x = 33,269.96 × 13,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.76x = 449,036,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,036,665.33/24,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.23

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