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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.63, 36,714.97 and 6,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.63, 36,714.97 and 6,707.44 is: 10,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.63 : 36,714.97 = 6,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.63/36,714.97 = 6,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.63x = 36,714.97 × 6,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.63x = 246,263,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,263,458.38/24,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.17

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