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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.92, 33,477.54 and 14,823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.92, 33,477.54 and 14,823.08 is: 20,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.92 : 33,477.54 = 14,823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.92/33,477.54 = 14,823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.92x = 33,477.54 × 14,823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.92x = 496,240,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,240,253.62/24,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.88

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