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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.19, 33,663.89 and 14,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.19, 33,663.89 and 14,828.04 is: 20,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.19 : 33,663.89 = 14,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.19/33,663.89 = 14,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.19x = 33,663.89 × 14,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.19x = 499,169,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,169,433.34/24,390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.99

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