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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.78, 33,902.55 and 18,649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.78, 33,902.55 and 18,649.98 is: 25,673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.78 : 33,902.55 = 18,649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.78/33,902.55 = 18,649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.78x = 33,902.55 × 18,649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.78x = 632,281,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,281,879.45/24,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.52

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