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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.67, 33,579.04 and 13,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.67, 33,579.04 and 13,722.30 is: 18,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.67 : 33,579.04 = 13,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.67/33,579.04 = 13,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.67x = 33,579.04 × 13,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.67x = 460,781,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,781,660.59/24,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.75

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