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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.68, 33,722.56 and 18,749.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.68, 33,722.56 and 18,749.56 is: 25,886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.68 : 33,722.56 = 18,749.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.68/33,722.56 = 18,749.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.68x = 33,722.56 × 18,749.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.68x = 632,283,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,283,162.07/24,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.00

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