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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,513.76, 51,744.60 and 24,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,513.76, 51,744.60 and 24,063.72 is: 33,192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,513.76 : 51,744.60 = 24,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,513.76/51,744.60 = 24,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,513.76x = 51,744.60 × 24,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,513.76x = 1,245,167,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,167,565.91/37,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,192.29

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