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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.71, 33,645.50 and 13,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.71, 33,645.50 and 13,625.76 is: 18,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.71 : 33,645.50 = 13,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.71/33,645.50 = 13,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.71x = 33,645.50 × 13,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.71x = 458,445,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,445,423.97/24,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.61

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