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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.94, 36,294.99 and 12,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.94, 36,294.99 and 12,365.38 is: 18,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.94 : 36,294.99 = 12,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.94/36,294.99 = 12,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.94x = 36,294.99 × 12,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.94x = 448,801,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,801,343.45/24,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.43

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