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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.94, 33,528.96 and 18,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.94, 33,528.96 and 18,573.94 is: 25,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.94 : 33,528.96 = 18,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.94/33,528.96 = 18,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.94x = 33,528.96 × 18,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.94x = 622,764,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,764,891.30/24,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.70

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