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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.53, 33,541.62 and 13,127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.53, 33,541.62 and 13,127.53 is: 18,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.53 : 33,541.62 = 13,127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.53/33,541.62 = 13,127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.53x = 33,541.62 × 13,127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.53x = 440,318,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,318,622.80/24,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.99

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