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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.67, 37,339.57 and 20,606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.67, 37,339.57 and 20,606.31 is: 30,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.67 : 37,339.57 = 20,606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.67/37,339.57 = 20,606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.67x = 37,339.57 × 20,606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.67x = 769,430,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,430,464.96/24,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.05

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