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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,895.92, 37,349.68 and 11,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,895.92, 37,349.68 and 11,046 is: 16,571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,895.92 : 37,349.68 = 11,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,895.92/37,349.68 = 11,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,895.92x = 37,349.68 × 11,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,895.92x = 412,564,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,564,565.28/24,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,571.57

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