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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.12, 37,009.94 and 14,813.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.12, 37,009.94 and 14,813.47 is: 22,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.12 : 37,009.94 = 14,813.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.12/37,009.94 = 14,813.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.12x = 37,009.94 × 14,813.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.12x = 548,245,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,245,469.30/24,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,225.76

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