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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.49, 36,932.43 and 14,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.49, 36,932.43 and 14,761.84 is: 22,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.49 : 36,932.43 = 14,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.49/36,932.43 = 14,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.49x = 36,932.43 × 14,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.49x = 545,190,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,190,622.47/24,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.27

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