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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,674.63, 51,995.12 and 24,075.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,674.63, 51,995.12 and 24,075.09 is: 33,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,674.63 : 51,995.12 = 24,075.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,674.63/51,995.12 = 24,075.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,674.63x = 51,995.12 × 24,075.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,674.63x = 1,251,787,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,787,073.19/37,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,226.26

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