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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.83, 37,410 and 17,559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.83, 37,410 and 17,559.06 is: 26,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.83 : 37,410 = 17,559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.83/37,410 = 17,559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.83x = 37,410 × 17,559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.83x = 656,884,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,884,434.60/24,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,309.23

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