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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.23, 36,843.06 and 14,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.23, 36,843.06 and 14,704.26 is: 22,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.23 : 36,843.06 = 14,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.23/36,843.06 = 14,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.23x = 36,843.06 × 14,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.23x = 541,749,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,749,933.44/24,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.22

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