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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,689.94, 36,947.43 and 21,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,689.94, 36,947.43 and 21,773.94 is: 32,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689.94 : 36,947.43 = 21,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689.94/36,947.43 = 21,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689.94x = 36,947.43 × 21,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689.94x = 804,491,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,491,123.97/24,689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,583.76

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