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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.76, 36,287.49 and 7,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.76, 36,287.49 and 7,553.09 is: 11,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.76 : 36,287.49 = 7,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.76/36,287.49 = 7,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.76x = 36,287.49 × 7,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.76x = 274,082,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,082,677.84/24,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.06

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