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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794.93, 37,128.90 and 13,689.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794.93, 37,128.90 and 13,689.29 is: 20,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794.93 : 37,128.90 = 13,689.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794.93/37,128.90 = 13,689.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794.93x = 37,128.90 × 13,689.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794.93x = 508,268,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,268,279.48/24,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.88

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