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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.61, 36,569.63 and 13,322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.61, 36,569.63 and 13,322.09 is: 19,960.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.61 : 36,569.63 = 13,322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.61/36,569.63 = 13,322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.61x = 36,569.63 × 13,322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.61x = 487,183,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,183,902.13/24,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.33

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