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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.93, 37,453.61 and 9,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.93, 37,453.61 and 9,173.74 is: 13,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.93 : 37,453.61 = 9,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.93/37,453.61 = 9,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.93x = 37,453.61 × 9,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.93x = 343,589,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,589,680.20/24,969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.14

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