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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.62, 33,867.08 and 14,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.62, 33,867.08 and 14,473.27 is: 19,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.62 : 33,867.08 = 14,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.62/33,867.08 = 14,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.62x = 33,867.08 × 14,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.62x = 490,167,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,167,320.59/24,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.65

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