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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.76, 36,266.94 and 10,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.76, 36,266.94 and 10,846.44 is: 16,274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.76 : 36,266.94 = 10,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.76/36,266.94 = 10,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.76x = 36,266.94 × 10,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.76x = 393,367,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,367,188.69/24,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.51

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