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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.64, 36,252.90 and 13,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.64, 36,252.90 and 13,076.21 is: 19,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.64 : 36,252.90 = 13,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.64/36,252.90 = 13,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.64x = 36,252.90 × 13,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.64x = 474,050,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,050,352.24/24,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.96

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