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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.16, 36,360.44 and 14,941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.16, 36,360.44 and 14,941.10 is: 22,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.16 : 36,360.44 = 14,941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.16/36,360.44 = 14,941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.16x = 36,360.44 × 14,941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.16x = 543,264,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,264,970.08/24,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.04

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