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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.62, 37,222.82 and 18,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.62, 37,222.82 and 18,926.12 is: 28,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.62 : 37,222.82 = 18,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.62/37,222.82 = 18,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.62x = 37,222.82 × 18,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.62x = 704,483,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,483,558.06/24,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,343.03

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