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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.76, 37,133.82 and 11,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.76, 37,133.82 and 11,622.96 is: 17,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.76 : 37,133.82 = 11,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.76/37,133.82 = 11,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.76x = 37,133.82 × 11,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.76x = 431,604,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,604,904.51/24,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,434.52

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