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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.44, 37,335.56 and 24,647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.44, 37,335.56 and 24,647.78 is: 36,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.44 : 37,335.56 = 24,647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.44/37,335.56 = 24,647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.44x = 37,335.56 × 24,647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.44x = 920,238,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,238,669.06/24,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,940.40

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