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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.91, 33,735.37 and 13,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.91, 33,735.37 and 13,267.91 is: 18,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.91 : 33,735.37 = 13,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.91/33,735.37 = 13,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.91x = 33,735.37 × 13,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.91x = 447,597,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,597,852.98/24,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.72

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