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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.92, 33,787.68 and 13,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.92, 33,787.68 and 13,305.92 is: 18,362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.92 : 33,787.68 = 13,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.92/33,787.68 = 13,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.92x = 33,787.68 × 13,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.92x = 449,576,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,576,167.07/24,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.10

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