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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.77, 37,092.73 and 13,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.77, 37,092.73 and 13,483.22 is: 20,231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.77 : 37,092.73 = 13,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.77/37,092.73 = 13,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.77x = 37,092.73 × 13,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.77x = 500,129,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,129,498.01/24,719.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.97

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