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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.76, 36,681.84 and 11,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.76, 36,681.84 and 11,328.48 is: 16,983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.76 : 36,681.84 = 11,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.76/36,681.84 = 11,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.76x = 36,681.84 × 11,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.76x = 415,549,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,549,490.80/24,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.55

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