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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.54, 36,126.57 and 17,804.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.54, 36,126.57 and 17,804.05 is: 26,673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.54 : 36,126.57 = 17,804.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.54/36,126.57 = 17,804.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.54x = 36,126.57 × 17,804.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.54x = 643,199,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,199,077.98/24,113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,673.77

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