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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.99, 33,966.93 and 14,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.99, 33,966.93 and 14,005.80 is: 19,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.99 : 33,966.93 = 14,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.99/33,966.93 = 14,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.99x = 33,966.93 × 14,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.99x = 475,734,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,734,028.19/24,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,326.22

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