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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.76, 37,155.61 and 7,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.76, 37,155.61 and 7,002.08 is: 10,502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.76 : 37,155.61 = 7,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.76/37,155.61 = 7,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.76x = 37,155.61 × 7,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.76x = 260,166,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,166,515.98/24,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.55

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