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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.76, 36,811.95 and 14,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.76, 36,811.95 and 14,012.95 is: 20,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.76 : 36,811.95 = 14,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.76/36,811.95 = 14,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.76x = 36,811.95 × 14,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.76x = 515,844,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,844,014.75/24,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.35

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