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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.94, 36,367.27 and 14,935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.94, 36,367.27 and 14,935.03 is: 22,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.94 : 36,367.27 = 14,935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.94/36,367.27 = 14,935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.94x = 36,367.27 × 14,935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.94x = 543,146,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,146,268.47/24,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.75

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