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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.82, 37,358.73 and 17,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.82, 37,358.73 and 17,090.94 is: 25,636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.82 : 37,358.73 = 17,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.82/37,358.73 = 17,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.82x = 37,358.73 × 17,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.82x = 638,495,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,495,812.91/24,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.41

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