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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.19, 36,995.13 and 8,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.19, 36,995.13 and 8,023.31 is: 12,035.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.19 : 36,995.13 = 8,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.19/36,995.13 = 8,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.19x = 36,995.13 × 8,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.19x = 296,823,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,823,263.88/24,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.07

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