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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.26, 33,978.60 and 13,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.26, 33,978.60 and 13,444.26 is: 18,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.26 : 33,978.60 = 13,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.26/33,978.60 = 13,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.26x = 33,978.60 × 13,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.26x = 456,817,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,817,132.84/24,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.01

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