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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.08, 33,895.70 and 13,384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.08, 33,895.70 and 13,384.08 is: 18,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.08 : 33,895.70 = 13,384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.08/33,895.70 = 13,384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.08x = 33,895.70 × 13,384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.08x = 453,662,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,662,760.46/24,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.05

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