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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,110.68, 33,265.04 and 15,619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,110.68, 33,265.04 and 15,619.31 is: 21,549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,110.68 : 33,265.04 = 15,619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,110.68/33,265.04 = 15,619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,110.68x = 33,265.04 × 15,619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,110.68x = 519,576,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,576,971.92/24,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.66

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