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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.67, 36,849.97 and 14,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.67, 36,849.97 and 14,045.55 is: 21,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.67 : 36,849.97 = 14,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.67/36,849.97 = 14,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.67x = 36,849.97 × 14,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.67x = 517,578,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,578,096.13/24,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,070.88

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