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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.76, 37,482.08 and 11,828.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.76, 37,482.08 and 11,828.11 is: 17,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.76 : 37,482.08 = 11,828.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.76/37,482.08 = 11,828.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.76x = 37,482.08 × 11,828.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.76x = 443,342,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,342,106.13/24,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,750.90

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