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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.79, 37,493.69 and 10,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.79, 37,493.69 and 10,009.71 is: 15,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.79 : 37,493.69 = 10,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.79/37,493.69 = 10,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.79x = 37,493.69 × 10,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.79x = 375,300,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,300,913.68/24,995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.57

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