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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.81, 36,713.75 and 6,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.81, 36,713.75 and 6,007.81 is: 9,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.81 : 36,713.75 = 6,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.81/36,713.75 = 6,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.81x = 36,713.75 × 6,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.81x = 220,569,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,569,234.39/24,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.72

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