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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.44, 33,988.62 and 13,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.44, 33,988.62 and 13,451.44 is: 18,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.44 : 33,988.62 = 13,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.44/33,988.62 = 13,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.44x = 33,988.62 × 13,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.44x = 457,195,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,195,848.08/24,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.98

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