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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.56, 33,983.10 and 13,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.56, 33,983.10 and 13,447.56 is: 18,557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.56 : 33,983.10 = 13,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.56/33,983.10 = 13,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.56x = 33,983.10 × 13,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.56x = 456,989,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,989,776.24/24,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.54

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