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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.75, 33,630.26 and 13,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.75, 33,630.26 and 13,191.75 is: 18,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.75 : 33,630.26 = 13,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.75/33,630.26 = 13,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.75x = 33,630.26 × 13,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.75x = 443,641,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,641,916.40/24,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.62

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