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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.76, 37,011.84 and 9,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.76, 37,011.84 and 9,081.52 is: 13,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.76 : 37,011.84 = 9,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.76/37,011.84 = 9,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.76x = 37,011.84 × 9,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.76x = 336,123,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,123,765.20/24,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.25

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