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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.76, 36,646.76 and 13,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.76, 36,646.76 and 13,335.28 is: 19,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.76 : 36,646.76 = 13,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.76/36,646.76 = 13,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.76x = 36,646.76 × 13,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.76x = 488,694,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,694,805.69/24,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.08

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