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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.16, 36,894.96 and 21,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.16, 36,894.96 and 21,413.52 is: 32,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.16 : 36,894.96 = 21,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.16/36,894.96 = 21,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.16x = 36,894.96 × 21,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.16x = 790,050,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,050,963.86/24,662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,034.95

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