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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,723.16, 37,090.25 and 13,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,723.16, 37,090.25 and 13,624.14 is: 20,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,723.16 : 37,090.25 = 13,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,723.16/37,090.25 = 13,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,723.16x = 37,090.25 × 13,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,723.16x = 505,322,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,322,758.64/24,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.25

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