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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.54, 37,509.93 and 10,957.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.54, 37,509.93 and 10,957.37 is: 16,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.54 : 37,509.93 = 10,957.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.54/37,509.93 = 10,957.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.54x = 37,509.93 × 10,957.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.54x = 411,010,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,010,181.68/24,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,442.68

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