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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.02, 33,661.62 and 13,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.02, 33,661.62 and 13,636.59 is: 18,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.02 : 33,661.62 = 13,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.02/33,661.62 = 13,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.02x = 33,661.62 × 13,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.02x = 459,029,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,029,710.68/24,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.85

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