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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.79, 33,270.60 and 14,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.79, 33,270.60 and 14,035.78 is: 19,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.79 : 33,270.60 = 14,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.79/33,270.60 = 14,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.79x = 33,270.60 × 14,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.79x = 466,978,822.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,978,822.07/24,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.06

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