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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.22, 37,014.62 and 14,816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.22, 37,014.62 and 14,816.36 is: 22,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.22 : 37,014.62 = 14,816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.22/37,014.62 = 14,816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.22x = 37,014.62 × 14,816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.22x = 548,421,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,421,953.64/24,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.12

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