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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.31, 36,004.18 and 19,330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.31, 36,004.18 and 19,330.89 is: 28,955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.31 : 36,004.18 = 19,330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.31/36,004.18 = 19,330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.31x = 36,004.18 × 19,330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.31x = 695,992,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,992,843.12/24,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,955.89

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