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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.76, 36,569.85 and 13,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.76, 36,569.85 and 13,322.23 is: 19,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.76 : 36,569.85 = 13,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.76/36,569.85 = 13,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.76x = 36,569.85 × 13,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.76x = 487,191,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,191,952.77/24,407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.54

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