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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.76, 33,626.94 and 14,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.76, 33,626.94 and 14,933.50 is: 20,608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.76 : 33,626.94 = 14,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.76/33,626.94 = 14,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.76x = 33,626.94 × 14,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.76x = 502,167,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,167,908.49/24,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.73

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