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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.80, 36,680.69 and 12,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.80, 36,680.69 and 12,764.28 is: 19,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.80 : 36,680.69 = 12,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.80/36,680.69 = 12,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.80x = 36,680.69 × 12,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.80x = 468,202,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,202,629.66/24,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.42

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