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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.28, 37,001.37 and 8,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.28, 37,001.37 and 8,027.25 is: 12,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.28 : 37,001.37 = 8,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.28/37,001.37 = 8,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.28x = 37,001.37 × 8,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.28x = 297,019,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,019,138.68/24,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.02

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