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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.82, 33,566.91 and 13,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.82, 33,566.91 and 13,145.82 is: 18,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.82 : 33,566.91 = 13,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.82/33,566.91 = 13,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.82x = 33,566.91 × 13,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.82x = 441,264,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,264,556.82/24,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.25

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