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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,573, 33,910.80 and 13,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,573, 33,910.80 and 13,395 is: 18,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,573 : 33,910.80 = 13,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,573/33,910.80 = 13,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,573x = 33,910.80 × 13,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,573x = 454,235,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,235,166.00/24,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.13

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