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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.76, 33,623.36 and 13,186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.76, 33,623.36 and 13,186.76 is: 18,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.76 : 33,623.36 = 13,186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.76/33,623.36 = 13,186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.76x = 33,623.36 × 13,186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.76x = 443,383,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,383,178.71/24,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.72

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