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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,448.76, 33,739.68 and 13,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,448.76, 33,739.68 and 13,270.76 is: 18,313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,448.76 : 33,739.68 = 13,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,448.76/33,739.68 = 13,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,448.76x = 33,739.68 × 13,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,448.76x = 447,751,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,751,195.76/24,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.86

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