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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.91, 36,886.02 and 7,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.91, 36,886.02 and 7,060.73 is: 10,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.91 : 36,886.02 = 7,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.91/36,886.02 = 7,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.91x = 36,886.02 × 7,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.91x = 260,442,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,442,320.21/24,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.00

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