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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.10, 37,419.77 and 9,389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.10, 37,419.77 and 9,389.66 is: 14,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.10 : 37,419.77 = 9,389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.10/37,419.77 = 9,389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.10x = 37,419.77 × 9,389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.10x = 351,358,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,358,683.53/24,961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.25

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