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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.64, 36,618.95 and 23,166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.64, 36,618.95 and 23,166.05 is: 34,749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.64 : 36,618.95 = 23,166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.64/36,618.95 = 23,166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.64x = 36,618.95 × 23,166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.64x = 848,316,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,316,301.47/24,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,749.07

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