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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.76, 33,682.29 and 13,652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.76, 33,682.29 and 13,652.88 is: 18,840.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.76 : 33,682.29 = 13,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.76/33,682.29 = 13,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.76x = 33,682.29 × 13,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.76x = 459,860,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,860,263.50/24,407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.74

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