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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.91, 33,736.75 and 13,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.91, 33,736.75 and 13,268.91 is: 18,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.91 : 33,736.75 = 13,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.91/33,736.75 = 13,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.91x = 33,736.75 × 13,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.91x = 447,649,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,649,899.44/24,446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.10

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