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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,488.22, 33,807.63 and 18,734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,488.22, 33,807.63 and 18,734.86 is: 25,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,488.22 : 33,807.63 = 18,734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,488.22/33,807.63 = 18,734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,488.22x = 33,807.63 × 18,734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,488.22x = 633,381,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,381,214.98/24,488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.73

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