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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.08, 36,445.02 and 6,764.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.08, 36,445.02 and 6,764.91 is: 10,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.08 : 36,445.02 = 6,764.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.08/36,445.02 = 6,764.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.08x = 36,445.02 × 6,764.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.08x = 246,547,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,547,280.25/24,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.03

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