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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.04, 36,519.96 and 13,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.04, 36,519.96 and 13,323.74 is: 19,985.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.04 : 36,519.96 = 13,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.04/36,519.96 = 13,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.04x = 36,519.96 × 13,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.04x = 486,582,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,582,451.85/24,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.28

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