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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.19, 36,908.19 and 14,070.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.19, 36,908.19 and 14,070.51 is: 21,090.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.19 : 36,908.19 = 14,070.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.19/36,908.19 = 14,070.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.19x = 36,908.19 × 14,070.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.19x = 519,317,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,317,056.48/24,623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.57

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