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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.01, 33,908.88 and 15,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.01, 33,908.88 and 15,014.40 is: 20,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.01 : 33,908.88 = 15,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.01/33,908.88 = 15,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.01x = 33,908.88 × 15,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.01x = 509,121,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,121,618.67/24,569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.10

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