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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,416.76, 33,695.04 and 13,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,416.76, 33,695.04 and 13,238.76 is: 18,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,416.76 : 33,695.04 = 13,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,416.76/33,695.04 = 13,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,416.76x = 33,695.04 × 13,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,416.76x = 446,080,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,080,547.75/24,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.44

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