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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.73, 37,283.68 and 20,536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.73, 37,283.68 and 20,536.67 is: 30,750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.73 : 37,283.68 = 20,536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.73/37,283.68 = 20,536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.73x = 37,283.68 × 20,536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.73x = 765,682,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,682,632.55/24,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.64

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