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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.27, 36,359.94 and 13,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.27, 36,359.94 and 13,169.38 is: 19,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.27 : 36,359.94 = 13,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.27/36,359.94 = 13,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.27x = 36,359.94 × 13,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.27x = 478,837,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,837,866.64/24,290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.16

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