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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.20, 33,619.94 and 13,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.20, 33,619.94 and 13,184.20 is: 18,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.20 : 33,619.94 = 13,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.20/33,619.94 = 13,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.20x = 33,619.94 × 13,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.20x = 443,252,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,252,012.95/24,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.25

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