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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.06, 36,552.87 and 13,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.06, 36,552.87 and 13,254.52 is: 19,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.06 : 36,552.87 = 13,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.06/36,552.87 = 13,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.06x = 36,552.87 × 13,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.06x = 484,490,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,490,746.47/24,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.92

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