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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.62, 37,177.18 and 14,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.62, 37,177.18 and 14,122.25 is: 21,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.62 : 37,177.18 = 14,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.62/37,177.18 = 14,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.62x = 37,177.18 × 14,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.62x = 525,025,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,025,348.48/24,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.12

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