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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.94, 33,921.73 and 13,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.94, 33,921.73 and 13,402.94 is: 18,496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.94 : 33,921.73 = 13,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.94/33,921.73 = 13,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.94x = 33,921.73 × 13,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.94x = 454,650,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,650,911.89/24,580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,496.08

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