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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.07, 36,995.92 and 9,865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.07, 36,995.92 and 9,865.11 is: 14,804.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.07 : 36,995.92 = 9,865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.07/36,995.92 = 9,865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.07x = 36,995.92 × 9,865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.07x = 364,968,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,968,820.35/24,652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.79

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