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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.61, 33,932.22 and 13,410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.61, 33,932.22 and 13,410.61 is: 18,506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.61 : 33,932.22 = 13,410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.61/33,932.22 = 13,410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.61x = 33,932.22 × 13,410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.61x = 455,051,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,051,768.85/24,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.61

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