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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.50, 33,621.66 and 13,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.50, 33,621.66 and 13,185.50 is: 18,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.50 : 33,621.66 = 13,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.50/33,621.66 = 13,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.50x = 33,621.66 × 13,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.50x = 443,318,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,318,397.93/24,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.01

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