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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.44, 37,217.16 and 12,347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.44, 37,217.16 and 12,347.07 is: 18,520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.44 : 37,217.16 = 12,347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.44/37,217.16 = 12,347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.44x = 37,217.16 × 12,347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.44x = 459,522,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,522,879.72/24,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.61

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