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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.08, 36,693.45 and 6,931.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.08, 36,693.45 and 6,931.91 is: 10,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.08 : 36,693.45 = 6,931.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.08/36,693.45 = 6,931.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.08x = 36,693.45 × 6,931.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.08x = 254,355,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,355,509.52/24,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.95

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