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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.78, 37,209.98 and 10,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.78, 37,209.98 and 10,015.47 is: 15,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.78 : 37,209.98 = 10,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.78/37,209.98 = 10,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.78x = 37,209.98 × 10,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.78x = 372,675,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,675,463.43/24,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.13

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