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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,434.54, 33,719.73 and 13,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,434.54, 33,719.73 and 13,256.54 is: 18,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,434.54 : 33,719.73 = 13,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,434.54/33,719.73 = 13,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,434.54x = 33,719.73 × 13,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,434.54x = 447,006,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,006,949.53/24,434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.06

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