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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.21, 36,221.81 and 13,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.21, 36,221.81 and 13,034.84 is: 19,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.21 : 36,221.81 = 13,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.21/36,221.81 = 13,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.21x = 36,221.81 × 13,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.21x = 472,145,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,145,251.58/24,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.65

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