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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,610.81, 51,908.64 and 24,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,610.81, 51,908.64 and 24,004.73 is: 33,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,610.81 : 51,908.64 = 24,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,610.81/51,908.64 = 24,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,610.81x = 51,908.64 × 24,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,610.81x = 1,246,052,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,052,698.08/37,610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,130.17

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