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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.97, 33,994.82 and 14,019.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.97, 33,994.82 and 14,019.89 is: 19,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.97 : 33,994.82 = 14,019.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.97/33,994.82 = 14,019.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.97x = 33,994.82 × 14,019.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.97x = 476,603,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,603,502.05/24,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.98

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