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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.14, 36,613.70 and 23,162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.14, 36,613.70 and 23,162.55 is: 34,743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.14 : 36,613.70 = 23,162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.14/36,613.70 = 23,162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.14x = 36,613.70 × 23,162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.14x = 848,066,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,066,656.94/24,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,743.82

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