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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.82, 33,627.61 and 13,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.82, 33,627.61 and 13,189.82 is: 18,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.82 : 33,627.61 = 13,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.82/33,627.61 = 13,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.82x = 33,627.61 × 13,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.82x = 443,542,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,542,122.93/24,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.96

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