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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.63, 33,773.61 and 13,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.63, 33,773.61 and 13,295.63 is: 18,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.63 : 33,773.61 = 13,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.63/33,773.61 = 13,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.63x = 33,773.61 × 13,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.63x = 449,041,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,041,253.46/24,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.97

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