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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.85, 36,566.40 and 13,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.85, 36,566.40 and 13,276.29 is: 19,920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.85 : 36,566.40 = 13,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.85/36,566.40 = 13,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.85x = 36,566.40 × 13,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.85x = 485,466,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,466,242.89/24,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.77

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