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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.77, 36,304.29 and 6,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.77, 36,304.29 and 6,671.25 is: 10,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.77 : 36,304.29 = 6,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.77/36,304.29 = 6,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.77x = 36,304.29 × 6,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.77x = 242,194,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,194,994.66/24,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.67

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