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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.30, 37,008.45 and 19,751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.30, 37,008.45 and 19,751.55 is: 29,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.30 : 37,008.45 = 19,751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.30/37,008.45 = 19,751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.30x = 37,008.45 × 19,751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.30x = 730,974,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,974,250.60/24,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,627.33

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