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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.93, 36,829.41 and 11,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.93, 36,829.41 and 11,398.14 is: 17,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.93 : 36,829.41 = 11,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.93/36,829.41 = 11,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.93x = 36,829.41 × 11,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.93x = 419,786,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,786,771.30/24,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.22

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