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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,913.79, 37,392.56 and 13,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,913.79, 37,392.56 and 13,832.99 is: 20,761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,913.79 : 37,392.56 = 13,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,913.79/37,392.56 = 13,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,913.79x = 37,392.56 × 13,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,913.79x = 517,250,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,250,908.55/24,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.63

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