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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.59, 37,091.67 and 20,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.59, 37,091.67 and 20,623.16 is: 30,898.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.59 : 37,091.67 = 20,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.59/37,091.67 = 20,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.59x = 37,091.67 × 20,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.59x = 764,947,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,947,259.62/24,756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,898.74

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