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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.34, 33,731.64 and 13,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.34, 33,731.64 and 13,265.34 is: 18,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.34 : 33,731.64 = 13,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.34/33,731.64 = 13,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.34x = 33,731.64 × 13,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.34x = 447,461,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,461,673.36/24,443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.08

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