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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925.74, 37,402.38 and 13,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925.74, 37,402.38 and 13,238.52 is: 19,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925.74 : 37,402.38 = 13,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925.74/37,402.38 = 13,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925.74x = 37,402.38 × 13,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925.74x = 495,152,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,152,155.68/24,925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.09

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