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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.58, 33,716.25 and 13,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.58, 33,716.25 and 13,822.25 is: 19,075.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.58 : 33,716.25 = 13,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.58/33,716.25 = 13,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.58x = 33,716.25 × 13,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.58x = 466,034,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,034,267.98/24,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,075.86

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