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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.89, 37,092.09 and 6,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.89, 37,092.09 and 6,961.12 is: 10,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.89 : 37,092.09 = 6,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.89/37,092.09 = 6,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.89x = 37,092.09 × 6,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.89x = 258,202,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,202,489.54/24,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.91

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