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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.76, 36,113.40 and 12,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.76, 36,113.40 and 12,390.18 is: 18,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.76 : 36,113.40 = 12,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.76/36,113.40 = 12,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.76x = 36,113.40 × 12,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.76x = 447,451,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,451,526.41/24,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.55

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