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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.65, 37,006.82 and 6,900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.65, 37,006.82 and 6,900.32 is: 10,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.65 : 37,006.82 = 6,900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.65/37,006.82 = 6,900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.65x = 37,006.82 × 6,900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.65x = 255,358,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,358,680.65/24,669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,351.13

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