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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,735.63, 37,108.64 and 8,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,735.63, 37,108.64 and 8,094.36 is: 12,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,735.63 : 37,108.64 = 8,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,735.63/37,108.64 = 8,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,735.63x = 37,108.64 × 8,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,735.63x = 300,370,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,370,650.80/24,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.24

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