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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,765.64, 37,106.52 and 17,709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,765.64, 37,106.52 and 17,709.83 is: 26,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,765.64 : 37,106.52 = 17,709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,765.64/37,106.52 = 17,709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,765.64x = 37,106.52 × 17,709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,765.64x = 657,150,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,150,161.09/24,765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,534.75

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