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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.98, 33,569.85 and 13,147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.98, 33,569.85 and 13,147.98 is: 18,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.98 : 33,569.85 = 13,147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.98/33,569.85 = 13,147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.98x = 33,569.85 × 13,147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.98x = 441,375,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,375,716.40/24,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.21

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