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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.22, 37,421.91 and 9,361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.22, 37,421.91 and 9,361.91 is: 14,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.22 : 37,421.91 = 9,361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.22/37,421.91 = 9,361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.22x = 37,421.91 × 9,361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.22x = 350,340,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,340,366.34/24,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.76

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