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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.76, 33,664.57 and 13,216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.76, 33,664.57 and 13,216.76 is: 18,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.76 : 33,664.57 = 13,216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.76/33,664.57 = 13,216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.76x = 33,664.57 × 13,216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.76x = 444,936,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,936,542.19/24,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.02

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