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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.50, 33,734.88 and 13,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.50, 33,734.88 and 13,267.50 is: 18,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.50 : 33,734.88 = 13,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.50/33,734.88 = 13,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.50x = 33,734.88 × 13,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.50x = 447,577,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,577,520.40/24,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.20

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