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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.92, 36,797.34 and 14,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.92, 36,797.34 and 14,926.30 is: 22,362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.92 : 36,797.34 = 14,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.92/36,797.34 = 14,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.92x = 36,797.34 × 14,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.92x = 549,248,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,248,136.04/24,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.69

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