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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.85, 33,630.40 and 13,191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.85, 33,630.40 and 13,191.85 is: 18,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.85 : 33,630.40 = 13,191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.85/33,630.40 = 13,191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.85x = 33,630.40 × 13,191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.85x = 443,647,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,647,050.45/24,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.75

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