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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,134.97, 36,152.64 and 17,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,134.97, 36,152.64 and 17,902.02 is: 26,816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,134.97 : 36,152.64 = 17,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,134.97/36,152.64 = 17,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,134.97x = 36,152.64 × 17,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,134.97x = 647,205,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,205,284.33/24,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,816.08

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