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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.67, 37,029.90 and 11,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.67, 37,029.90 and 11,529.06 is: 17,301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.67 : 37,029.90 = 11,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.67/37,029.90 = 11,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.67x = 37,029.90 × 11,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.67x = 426,919,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,919,938.89/24,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,301.25

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