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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.63, 33,784.85 and 13,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.63, 33,784.85 and 13,303.63 is: 18,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.63 : 33,784.85 = 13,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.63/33,784.85 = 13,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.63x = 33,784.85 × 13,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.63x = 449,461,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,461,144.01/24,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.12

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