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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.61, 36,427.54 and 10,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.61, 36,427.54 and 10,234.76 is: 15,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.61 : 36,427.54 = 10,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.61/36,427.54 = 10,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.61x = 36,427.54 × 10,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.61x = 372,827,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,827,194.77/24,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.10

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