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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.28, 33,872.88 and 13,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.28, 33,872.88 and 13,367.28 is: 18,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.28 : 33,872.88 = 13,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.28/33,872.88 = 13,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.28x = 33,872.88 × 13,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.28x = 452,788,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,788,271.37/24,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.06

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