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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,931.59, 37,418.93 and 13,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,931.59, 37,418.93 and 13,093.71 is: 19,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,931.59 : 37,418.93 = 13,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,931.59/37,418.93 = 13,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,931.59x = 37,418.93 × 13,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,931.59x = 489,952,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,952,552.46/24,931.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.88

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