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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.64, 33,787.34 and 13,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.64, 33,787.34 and 13,305.64 is: 18,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.64 : 33,787.34 = 13,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.64/33,787.34 = 13,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.64x = 33,787.34 × 13,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.64x = 449,562,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,562,182.60/24,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.74

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