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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.63, 33,599.73 and 13,169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.63, 33,599.73 and 13,169.63 is: 18,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.63 : 33,599.73 = 13,169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.63/33,599.73 = 13,169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.63x = 33,599.73 × 13,169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.63x = 442,495,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,495,844.20/24,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.09

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