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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,735.92, 37,105.97 and 8,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,735.92, 37,105.97 and 8,095.86 is: 12,144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,735.92 : 37,105.97 = 8,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,735.92/37,105.97 = 8,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,735.92x = 37,105.97 × 8,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,735.92x = 300,404,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,404,697.80/24,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.47

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