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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.86, 37,177.46 and 24,621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.86, 37,177.46 and 24,621.11 is: 36,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.86 : 37,177.46 = 24,621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.86/37,177.46 = 24,621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.86x = 37,177.46 × 24,621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.86x = 915,350,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,350,332.18/24,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,658.21

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