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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.81, 33,769.56 and 14,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.81, 33,769.56 and 14,264.25 is: 19,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.81 : 33,769.56 = 14,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.81/33,769.56 = 14,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.81x = 33,769.56 × 14,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.81x = 481,697,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,697,482.80/24,474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.36

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