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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.58, 33,964.20 and 14,000.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.58, 33,964.20 and 14,000.58 is: 19,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.58 : 33,964.20 = 14,000.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.58/33,964.20 = 14,000.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.58x = 33,964.20 × 14,000.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.58x = 475,518,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,518,499.24/24,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.93

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