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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,769.61, 37,090.97 and 13,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,769.61, 37,090.97 and 13,663.96 is: 20,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,769.61 : 37,090.97 = 13,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,769.61/37,090.97 = 13,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,769.61x = 37,090.97 × 13,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,769.61x = 506,809,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,809,344.99/24,769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.93

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