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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.76, 33,791.61 and 13,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.76, 33,791.61 and 13,308.76 is: 18,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.76 : 33,791.61 = 13,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.76/33,791.61 = 13,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.76x = 33,791.61 × 13,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.76x = 449,724,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,724,427.50/24,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.02

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