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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.91, 33,566.96 and 13,713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.91, 33,566.96 and 13,713.55 is: 18,924.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.91 : 33,566.96 = 13,713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.91/33,566.96 = 13,713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.91x = 33,566.96 × 13,713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.91x = 460,322,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,322,246.35/24,323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.68

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