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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.62, 33,991.86 and 14,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.62, 33,991.86 and 14,021.94 is: 19,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.62 : 33,991.86 = 14,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.62/33,991.86 = 14,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.62x = 33,991.86 × 14,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.62x = 476,631,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,631,821.41/24,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.40

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