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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,582.94, 33,924.49 and 13,404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,582.94, 33,924.49 and 13,404.94 is: 18,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,582.94 : 33,924.49 = 13,404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,582.94/33,924.49 = 13,404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,582.94x = 33,924.49 × 13,404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,582.94x = 454,755,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,755,752.98/24,582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.84

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