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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.82, 36,934.77 and 9,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.82, 36,934.77 and 9,828.30 is: 14,742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.82 : 36,934.77 = 9,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.82/36,934.77 = 9,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.82x = 36,934.77 × 9,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.82x = 363,005,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,005,999.99/24,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,742.07

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