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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.44, 36,569.36 and 13,321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.44, 36,569.36 and 13,321.91 is: 19,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.44 : 36,569.36 = 13,321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.44/36,569.36 = 13,321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.44x = 36,569.36 × 13,321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.44x = 487,173,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,173,722.68/24,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.05

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