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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.68, 36,545.54 and 18,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.68, 36,545.54 and 18,825.08 is: 28,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.68 : 36,545.54 = 18,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.68/36,545.54 = 18,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.68x = 36,545.54 × 18,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.68x = 687,972,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,972,714.14/24,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,237.64

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