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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.97, 37,143.68 and 10,895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.97, 37,143.68 and 10,895.25 is: 16,347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.97 : 37,143.68 = 10,895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.97/37,143.68 = 10,895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.97x = 37,143.68 × 10,895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.97x = 404,689,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,689,679.52/24,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.16

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