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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.91, 33,926.09 and 14,508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.91, 33,926.09 and 14,508.77 is: 20,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.91 : 33,926.09 = 14,508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.91/33,926.09 = 14,508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.91x = 33,926.09 × 14,508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.91x = 492,225,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,225,594.64/24,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.71

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