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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.55, 36,812.46 and 13,319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.55, 36,812.46 and 13,319.89 is: 19,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.55 : 36,812.46 = 13,319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.55/36,812.46 = 13,319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.55x = 36,812.46 × 13,319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.55x = 490,337,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,337,947.61/24,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.48

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