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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.94, 33,802.98 and 14,934.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.94, 33,802.98 and 14,934.83 is: 20,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.94 : 33,802.98 = 14,934.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.94/33,802.98 = 14,934.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.94x = 33,802.98 × 14,934.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.94x = 504,841,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,841,590.78/24,494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.04

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