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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.91, 33,467.67 and 13,643.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.91, 33,467.67 and 13,643.31 is: 18,826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.91 : 33,467.67 = 13,643.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.91/33,467.67 = 13,643.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.91x = 33,467.67 × 13,643.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.91x = 456,609,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,609,796.79/24,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.24

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