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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.06, 36,719.07 and 12,796.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.06, 36,719.07 and 12,796.03 is: 19,169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.06 : 36,719.07 = 12,796.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.06/36,719.07 = 12,796.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.06x = 36,719.07 × 12,796.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.06x = 469,858,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,858,321.29/24,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.24

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