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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.36, 33,619.86 and 14,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.36, 33,619.86 and 14,294.28 is: 19,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.36 : 33,619.86 = 14,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.36/33,619.86 = 14,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.36x = 33,619.86 × 14,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.36x = 480,571,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,571,692.40/24,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.75

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