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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.04, 36,763.02 and 6,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.04, 36,763.02 and 6,977.16 is: 10,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.04 : 36,763.02 = 6,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.04/36,763.02 = 6,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.04x = 36,763.02 × 6,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.04x = 256,501,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,501,472.62/24,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.31

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