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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.28, 33,628.32 and 13,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.28, 33,628.32 and 13,190.28 is: 18,202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.28 : 33,628.32 = 13,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.28/33,628.32 = 13,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.28x = 33,628.32 × 13,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.28x = 443,566,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,566,956.73/24,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.64

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