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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.91, 36,680.88 and 13,354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.91, 36,680.88 and 13,354.53 is: 20,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.91 : 36,680.88 = 13,354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.91/36,680.88 = 13,354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.91x = 36,680.88 × 13,354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.91x = 489,856,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,856,037.47/24,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.81

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