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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.95, 33,621.91 and 13,609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.95, 33,621.91 and 13,609.01 is: 18,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.95 : 33,621.91 = 13,609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.95/33,621.91 = 13,609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.95x = 33,621.91 × 13,609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.95x = 457,560,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,560,741.89/24,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.24

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