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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.34, 33,976.90 and 14,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.34, 33,976.90 and 14,009.74 is: 19,333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.34 : 33,976.90 = 14,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.34/33,976.90 = 14,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.34x = 33,976.90 × 14,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.34x = 476,007,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,007,535.01/24,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.91

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