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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,582.97, 33,924.49 and 13,404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,582.97, 33,924.49 and 13,404.97 is: 18,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,582.97 : 33,924.49 = 13,404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,582.97/33,924.49 = 13,404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,582.97x = 33,924.49 × 13,404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,582.97x = 454,756,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,756,770.72/24,582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.85

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