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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.82, 33,804.62 and 14,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.82, 33,804.62 and 14,425.68 is: 19,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.82 : 33,804.62 = 14,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.82/33,804.62 = 14,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.82x = 33,804.62 × 14,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.82x = 487,654,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,654,630.64/24,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.86

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