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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.99, 36,553.41 and 19,940.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.99, 36,553.41 and 19,940.31 is: 29,910.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.99 : 36,553.41 = 19,940.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.99/36,553.41 = 19,940.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.99x = 36,553.41 × 19,940.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.99x = 728,886,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,886,326.96/24,368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,910.41

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