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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,608.27, 36,867.83 and 11,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,608.27, 36,867.83 and 11,292.41 is: 16,918.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,608.27 : 36,867.83 = 11,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,608.27/36,867.83 = 11,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,608.27x = 36,867.83 × 11,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,608.27x = 416,326,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,326,687.88/24,608.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,918.16

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