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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052, 33,191.76 and 14,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052, 33,191.76 and 14,116 is: 19,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052 : 33,191.76 = 14,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052/33,191.76 = 14,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052x = 33,191.76 × 14,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052x = 468,534,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,534,884.16/24,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.08

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