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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.21, 33,981.35 and 13,446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.21, 33,981.35 and 13,446.21 is: 18,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.21 : 33,981.35 = 13,446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.21/33,981.35 = 13,446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.21x = 33,981.35 × 13,446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.21x = 456,920,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,920,300.95/24,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.73

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