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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.72, 36,917.19 and 18,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.72, 36,917.19 and 18,001.32 is: 27,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.72 : 36,917.19 = 18,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.72/36,917.19 = 18,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.72x = 36,917.19 × 18,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.72x = 664,558,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,558,150.69/24,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,020.36

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