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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.94, 36,972.82 and 12,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.94, 36,972.82 and 12,010.93 is: 18,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.94 : 36,972.82 = 12,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.94/36,972.82 = 12,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.94x = 36,972.82 × 12,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.94x = 444,077,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,077,952.92/24,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.15

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