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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.43, 37,170.75 and 21,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.43, 37,170.75 and 21,093.39 is: 31,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.43 : 37,170.75 = 21,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.43/37,170.75 = 21,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.43x = 37,170.75 × 21,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.43x = 784,057,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,057,126.34/24,806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,607.01

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