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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,403, 33,676.14 and 13,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,403, 33,676.14 and 13,225 is: 18,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,403 : 33,676.14 = 13,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,403/33,676.14 = 13,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,403x = 33,676.14 × 13,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,403x = 445,366,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,366,951.50/24,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.50

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