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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.76, 36,845.31 and 14,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.76, 36,845.31 and 14,705.76 is: 22,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.76 : 36,845.31 = 14,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.76/36,845.31 = 14,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.76x = 36,845.31 × 14,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.76x = 541,838,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,838,285.99/24,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.44

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