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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.56, 33,541.68 and 13,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.56, 33,541.68 and 13,127.56 is: 18,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.56 : 33,541.68 = 13,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.56/33,541.68 = 13,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.56x = 33,541.68 × 13,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.56x = 440,320,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,320,382.07/24,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.04

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