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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.84, 33,936.66 and 13,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.84, 33,936.66 and 13,413.84 is: 18,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.84 : 33,936.66 = 13,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.84/33,936.66 = 13,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.84x = 33,936.66 × 13,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.84x = 455,220,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,220,927.37/24,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.06

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