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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.61, 36,221.77 and 6,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.61, 36,221.77 and 6,381.46 is: 9,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.61 : 36,221.77 = 6,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.61/36,221.77 = 6,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.61x = 36,221.77 × 6,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.61x = 231,147,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,147,776.38/24,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.09

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