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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.80, 36,623.70 and 23,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.80, 36,623.70 and 23,443.80 is: 35,165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.80 : 36,623.70 = 23,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.80/36,623.70 = 23,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.80x = 36,623.70 × 23,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.80x = 858,598,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,598,698.06/24,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,165.70

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