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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,895.94, 37,305.02 and 21,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,895.94, 37,305.02 and 21,182.90 is: 31,741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,895.94 : 37,305.02 = 21,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,895.94/37,305.02 = 21,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,895.94x = 37,305.02 × 21,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,895.94x = 790,228,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,228,508.16/24,895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.26

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