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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,752.97, 37,139.18 and 10,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,752.97, 37,139.18 and 10,892.25 is: 16,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,752.97 : 37,139.18 = 10,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,752.97/37,139.18 = 10,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,752.97x = 37,139.18 × 10,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,752.97x = 404,529,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,529,178.89/24,752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,342.65

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