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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.56, 36,572.55 and 13,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.56, 36,572.55 and 13,324.04 is: 19,963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.56 : 36,572.55 = 13,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.56/36,572.55 = 13,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.56x = 36,572.55 × 13,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.56x = 487,293,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,293,936.24/24,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,963.24

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