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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.70, 37,211.55 and 14,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.70, 37,211.55 and 14,966.20 is: 22,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.70 : 37,211.55 = 14,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.70/37,211.55 = 14,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.70x = 37,211.55 × 14,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.70x = 556,915,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,915,499.61/24,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.30

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