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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.76, 36,845.48 and 15,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.76, 36,845.48 and 15,104.08 is: 22,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.76 : 36,845.48 = 15,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.76/36,845.48 = 15,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.76x = 36,845.48 × 15,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.76x = 556,517,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,517,077.56/24,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.98

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