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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,553, 33,883.56 and 13,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,553, 33,883.56 and 13,375 is: 18,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,553 : 33,883.56 = 13,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,553/33,883.56 = 13,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,553x = 33,883.56 × 13,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,553x = 453,192,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,192,615.00/24,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.73

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