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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.92, 37,370.21 and 12,413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.92, 37,370.21 and 12,413.86 is: 18,624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.92 : 37,370.21 = 12,413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.92/37,370.21 = 12,413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.92x = 37,370.21 × 12,413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.92x = 463,908,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,908,469.44/24,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.19

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