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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.76, 36,846.81 and 14,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.76, 36,846.81 and 14,706.76 is: 22,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.76 : 36,846.81 = 14,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.76/36,846.81 = 14,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.76x = 36,846.81 × 14,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.76x = 541,897,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,897,191.44/24,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.94

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