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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,175.55, 36,277.70 and 13,082.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,175.55, 36,277.70 and 13,082.01 is: 19,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,175.55 : 36,277.70 = 13,082.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,175.55/36,277.70 = 13,082.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,175.55x = 36,277.70 × 13,082.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,175.55x = 474,585,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,585,168.77/24,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.80

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