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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.76, 37,157.31 and 10,730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.76, 37,157.31 and 10,730.13 is: 16,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.76 : 37,157.31 = 10,730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.76/37,157.31 = 10,730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.76x = 37,157.31 × 10,730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.76x = 398,702,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,702,627.41/24,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.64

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