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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.22, 37,295.31 and 11,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.22, 37,295.31 and 11,004.98 is: 16,510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.22 : 37,295.31 = 11,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.22/37,295.31 = 11,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.22x = 37,295.31 × 11,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.22x = 410,434,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,434,140.64/24,859.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.34

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