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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.83, 37,214.84 and 7,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.83, 37,214.84 and 7,044.05 is: 10,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.83 : 37,214.84 = 7,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.83/37,214.84 = 7,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.83x = 37,214.84 × 7,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.83x = 262,143,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,143,193.70/24,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.25

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