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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.61, 36,503.46 and 6,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.61, 36,503.46 and 6,805.59 is: 10,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.61 : 36,503.46 = 6,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.61/36,503.46 = 6,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.61x = 36,503.46 × 6,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.61x = 248,427,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427,582.34/24,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.40

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