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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.08, 37,504.04 and 10,948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.08, 37,504.04 and 10,948.65 is: 16,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.08 : 37,504.04 = 10,948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.08/37,504.04 = 10,948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.08x = 37,504.04 × 10,948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.08x = 410,618,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,618,552.80/24,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.32

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