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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.76, 33,627.50 and 13,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.76, 33,627.50 and 13,189.76 is: 18,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.76 : 33,627.50 = 13,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.76/33,627.50 = 13,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.76x = 33,627.50 × 13,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.76x = 443,538,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,538,654.40/24,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.86

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