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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.72, 37,161.95 and 6,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.72, 37,161.95 and 6,054.84 is: 9,082.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.72 : 37,161.95 = 6,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.72/37,161.95 = 6,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.72x = 37,161.95 × 6,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.72x = 225,009,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,009,621.38/24,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.23

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