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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.25, 33,978.72 and 13,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.25, 33,978.72 and 13,444.25 is: 18,553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.25 : 33,978.72 = 13,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.25/33,978.72 = 13,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.25x = 33,978.72 × 13,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.25x = 456,818,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,818,406.36/24,622.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.07

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