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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474, 33,774.84 and 13,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474, 33,774.84 and 13,296.72 is: 18,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474 : 33,774.84 = 13,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474/33,774.84 = 13,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474x = 33,774.84 × 13,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474x = 449,094,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,094,590.52/24,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.86

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