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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.76, 33,616.45 and 13,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.76, 33,616.45 and 13,181.76 is: 18,190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.76 : 33,616.45 = 13,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.76/33,616.45 = 13,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.76x = 33,616.45 × 13,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.76x = 443,123,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,123,975.95/24,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.82

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