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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.26, 36,580.92 and 17,835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.26, 36,580.92 and 17,835.10 is: 26,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.26 : 36,580.92 = 17,835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.26/36,580.92 = 17,835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.26x = 36,580.92 × 17,835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.26x = 652,424,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,424,366.29/24,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.05

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