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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.29, 33,473.41 and 18,626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.29, 33,473.41 and 18,626.75 is: 25,666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.29 : 33,473.41 = 18,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.29/33,473.41 = 18,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.29x = 33,473.41 × 18,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.29x = 623,500,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,500,839.72/24,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.61

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