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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.22, 36,713.44 and 13,221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.22, 36,713.44 and 13,221.59 is: 19,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.22 : 36,713.44 = 13,221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.22/36,713.44 = 13,221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.22x = 36,713.44 × 13,221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.22x = 485,409,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,409,884.13/24,466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.00

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