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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.28, 33,804.70 and 13,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.28, 33,804.70 and 13,318.28 is: 18,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.28 : 33,804.70 = 13,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.28/33,804.70 = 13,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.28x = 33,804.70 × 13,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.28x = 450,220,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,220,459.92/24,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.14

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