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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.71, 36,950.58 and 15,263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.71, 36,950.58 and 15,263.19 is: 22,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.71 : 36,950.58 = 15,263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.71/36,950.58 = 15,263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.71x = 36,950.58 × 15,263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.71x = 563,983,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,983,723.15/24,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.23

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