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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.63, 33,906.09 and 13,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.63, 33,906.09 and 13,391.63 is: 18,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.63 : 33,906.09 = 13,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.63/33,906.09 = 13,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.63x = 33,906.09 × 13,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.63x = 454,057,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,057,642.50/24,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.45

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