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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.02, 36,694.70 and 6,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.02, 36,694.70 and 6,929 is: 10,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.02 : 36,694.70 = 6,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.02/36,694.70 = 6,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.02x = 36,694.70 × 6,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.02x = 254,257,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,257,576.30/24,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.25

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