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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,946.72, 37,412.64 and 20,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,946.72, 37,412.64 and 20,553.28 is: 30,823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,946.72 : 37,412.64 = 20,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,946.72/37,412.64 = 20,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,946.72x = 37,412.64 × 20,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,946.72x = 768,952,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,952,465.46/24,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,823.79

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