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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.78, 33,277.04 and 13,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.78, 33,277.04 and 13,503.66 is: 18,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.78 : 33,277.04 = 13,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.78/33,277.04 = 13,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.78x = 33,277.04 × 13,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.78x = 449,361,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,361,766.45/24,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.06

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