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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.76, 36,264.98 and 13,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.76, 36,264.98 and 13,153.52 is: 19,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.76 : 36,264.98 = 13,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.76/36,264.98 = 13,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.76x = 36,264.98 × 13,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.76x = 477,011,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,011,958.40/24,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.19

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