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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,399.65, 36,571.59 and 11,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,399.65, 36,571.59 and 11,082.80 is: 16,611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,399.65 : 36,571.59 = 11,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,399.65/36,571.59 = 11,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,399.65x = 36,571.59 × 11,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,399.65x = 405,315,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,315,434.79/24,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.53

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