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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.81, 33,770.94 and 14,265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.81, 33,770.94 and 14,265.25 is: 19,682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.81 : 33,770.94 = 14,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.81/33,770.94 = 14,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.81x = 33,770.94 × 14,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.81x = 481,750,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,750,901.84/24,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.74

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