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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,531.93, 33,854.07 and 13,353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,531.93, 33,854.07 and 13,353.93 is: 18,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,531.93 : 33,854.07 = 13,353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,531.93/33,854.07 = 13,353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,531.93x = 33,854.07 × 13,353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,531.93x = 452,084,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,084,881.00/24,531.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.43

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