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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,066.92, 33,202.28 and 18,752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,066.92, 33,202.28 and 18,752.51 is: 25,870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,066.92 : 33,202.28 = 18,752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,066.92/33,202.28 = 18,752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,066.92x = 33,202.28 × 18,752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,066.92x = 622,625,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,625,827.95/24,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.61

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