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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.93, 36,926.69 and 13,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.93, 36,926.69 and 13,521.34 is: 20,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.93 : 36,926.69 = 13,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.93/36,926.69 = 13,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.93x = 36,926.69 × 13,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.93x = 499,298,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,298,330.56/24,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.96

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