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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.78, 36,175.05 and 13,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.78, 36,175.05 and 13,014.27 is: 19,527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.78 : 36,175.05 = 13,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.78/36,175.05 = 13,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.78x = 36,175.05 × 13,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.78x = 470,791,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,791,867.96/24,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.01

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