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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.62, 33,722.54 and 13,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.62, 33,722.54 and 13,826.04 is: 19,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.62 : 33,722.54 = 13,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.62/33,722.54 = 13,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.62x = 33,722.54 × 13,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.62x = 466,249,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,249,186.94/24,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.94

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