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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,705.65, 37,013.36 and 15,327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,705.65, 37,013.36 and 15,327.07 is: 22,962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,705.65 : 37,013.36 = 15,327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,705.65/37,013.36 = 15,327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,705.65x = 37,013.36 × 15,327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,705.65x = 567,306,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,306,305.44/24,705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.61

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