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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.66, 37,327.27 and 18,639.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.66, 37,327.27 and 18,639.97 is: 27,875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.66 : 37,327.27 = 18,639.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.66/37,327.27 = 18,639.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.66x = 37,327.27 × 18,639.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.66x = 695,779,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,779,192.98/24,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,875.03

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