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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.66, 33,986.98 and 13,449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.66, 33,986.98 and 13,449.66 is: 18,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.66 : 33,986.98 = 13,449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.66/33,986.98 = 13,449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.66x = 33,986.98 × 13,449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.66x = 457,113,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,113,214.79/24,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.97

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