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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.58, 37,152.91 and 13,081.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.58, 37,152.91 and 13,081.94 is: 19,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.58 : 37,152.91 = 13,081.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.58/37,152.91 = 13,081.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.58x = 37,152.91 × 13,081.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.58x = 486,032,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,032,139.45/24,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.93

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