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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.84, 33,906.30 and 13,391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.84, 33,906.30 and 13,391.84 is: 18,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.84 : 33,906.30 = 13,391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.84/33,906.30 = 13,391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.84x = 33,906.30 × 13,391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.84x = 454,067,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,067,744.59/24,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.70

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