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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.46, 33,782.77 and 14,919.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.46, 33,782.77 and 14,919.46 is: 20,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.46 : 33,782.77 = 14,919.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.46/33,782.77 = 14,919.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.46x = 33,782.77 × 14,919.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.46x = 504,020,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,020,685.70/24,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.06

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