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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476, 33,776.88 and 13,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476, 33,776.88 and 13,298 is: 18,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476 : 33,776.88 = 13,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476/33,776.88 = 13,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476x = 33,776.88 × 13,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476x = 449,164,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,164,950.24/24,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.24

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