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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.33, 36,470.98 and 11,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.33, 36,470.98 and 11,163.25 is: 16,739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.33 : 36,470.98 = 11,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.33/36,470.98 = 11,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.33x = 36,470.98 × 11,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.33x = 407,134,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,134,667.49/24,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.13

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