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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.76, 33,895.44 and 13,384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.76, 33,895.44 and 13,384.48 is: 18,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.76 : 33,895.44 = 13,384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.76/33,895.44 = 13,384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.76x = 33,895.44 × 13,384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.76x = 453,672,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,672,838.77/24,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.70

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