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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,547.28, 33,875.64 and 13,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,547.28, 33,875.64 and 13,369.28 is: 18,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,547.28 : 33,875.64 = 13,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,547.28/33,875.64 = 13,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,547.28x = 33,875.64 × 13,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,547.28x = 452,892,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,892,916.34/24,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.82

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