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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.80, 36,254.40 and 23,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.80, 36,254.40 and 23,363.20 is: 35,086.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.80 : 36,254.40 = 23,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.80/36,254.40 = 23,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.80x = 36,254.40 × 23,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.80x = 847,018,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,018,798.08/24,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,086.61

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