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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.51, 33,769.17 and 13,292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.51, 33,769.17 and 13,292.51 is: 18,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.51 : 33,769.17 = 13,292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.51/33,769.17 = 13,292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.51x = 33,769.17 × 13,292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.51x = 448,876,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,876,861.07/24,470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.59

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