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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.74, 36,473.15 and 19,634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.74, 36,473.15 and 19,634.55 is: 29,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.74 : 36,473.15 = 19,634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.74/36,473.15 = 19,634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.74x = 36,473.15 × 19,634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.74x = 716,133,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,133,606.79/24,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,388.60

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