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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.89, 36,623.83 and 23,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.89, 36,623.83 and 23,169.30 is: 34,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.89 : 36,623.83 = 23,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.89/36,623.83 = 23,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.89x = 36,623.83 × 23,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.89x = 848,548,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,548,504.42/24,415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,753.95

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