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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.68, 37,195.97 and 8,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.68, 37,195.97 and 8,148.96 is: 12,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.68 : 37,195.97 = 8,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.68/37,195.97 = 8,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.68x = 37,195.97 × 8,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.68x = 303,108,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,108,430.95/24,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.25

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