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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.22, 37,372.66 and 10,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.22, 37,372.66 and 10,889.62 is: 16,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.22 : 37,372.66 = 10,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.22/37,372.66 = 10,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.22x = 37,372.66 × 10,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.22x = 406,974,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,974,065.79/24,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.22

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