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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.61, 33,964.07 and 13,433.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.61, 33,964.07 and 13,433.61 is: 18,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.61 : 33,964.07 = 13,433.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.61/33,964.07 = 13,433.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.61x = 33,964.07 × 13,433.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.61x = 456,260,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,260,003.22/24,611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.41

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