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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,547, 33,874.98 and 13,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,547, 33,874.98 and 13,369 is: 18,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,547 : 33,874.98 = 13,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,547/33,874.98 = 13,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,547x = 33,874.98 × 13,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,547x = 452,874,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,874,607.62/24,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.29

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