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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,836.16, 34,277.43 and 15,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,836.16, 34,277.43 and 15,407.76 is: 21,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,836.16 : 34,277.43 = 15,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,836.16/34,277.43 = 15,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,836.16x = 34,277.43 × 15,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,836.16x = 528,138,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,138,414.86/24,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.90

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