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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.62, 33,989.10 and 14,019.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.62, 33,989.10 and 14,019.94 is: 19,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.62 : 33,989.10 = 14,019.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.62/33,989.10 = 14,019.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.62x = 33,989.10 × 14,019.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.62x = 476,525,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,525,142.65/24,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.64

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