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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.23, 36,020.67 and 9,219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.23, 36,020.67 and 9,219.15 is: 13,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.23 : 36,020.67 = 9,219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.23/36,020.67 = 9,219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.23x = 36,020.67 × 9,219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.23x = 332,079,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,079,959.83/24,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.77

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