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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.67, 33,463.64 and 15,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.67, 33,463.64 and 15,175.26 is: 20,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.67 : 33,463.64 = 15,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.67/33,463.64 = 15,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.67x = 33,463.64 × 15,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.67x = 507,819,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,819,437.55/24,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.75

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