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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.94, 36,459.18 and 6,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.94, 36,459.18 and 6,775.92 is: 10,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.94 : 36,459.18 = 6,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.94/36,459.18 = 6,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.94x = 36,459.18 × 6,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.94x = 247,044,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,044,486.95/24,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.96

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