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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.44, 36,465.69 and 16,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.44, 36,465.69 and 16,027.45 is: 24,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.44 : 36,465.69 = 16,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.44/36,465.69 = 16,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.44x = 36,465.69 × 16,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.44x = 584,451,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,451,992.13/24,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.19

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