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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.73, 36,089.22 and 11,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.73, 36,089.22 and 11,564.88 is: 17,339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.73 : 36,089.22 = 11,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.73/36,089.22 = 11,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.73x = 36,089.22 × 11,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.73x = 417,367,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,367,498.59/24,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.93

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