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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.56, 37,093.88 and 13,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.56, 37,093.88 and 13,665.92 is: 20,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.56 : 37,093.88 = 13,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.56/37,093.88 = 13,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.56x = 37,093.88 × 13,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.56x = 506,921,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,921,845.26/24,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,463.87

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