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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.28, 36,396.83 and 6,734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.28, 36,396.83 and 6,734.13 is: 10,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.28 : 36,396.83 = 6,734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.28/36,396.83 = 6,734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.28x = 36,396.83 × 6,734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.28x = 245,100,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,100,984.81/24,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.31

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