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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.56, 37,363.20 and 18,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.56, 37,363.20 and 18,306.76 is: 27,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.56 : 37,363.20 = 18,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.56/37,363.20 = 18,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.56x = 37,363.20 × 18,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.56x = 683,999,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,999,135.23/24,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,433.97

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