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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,819.06, 37,273.49 and 15,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,819.06, 37,273.49 and 15,477.24 is: 23,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,819.06 : 37,273.49 = 15,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,819.06/37,273.49 = 15,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,819.06x = 37,273.49 × 15,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,819.06x = 576,890,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,890,672.98/24,819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.86

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