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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.80, 33,994.49 and 14,026.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.80, 33,994.49 and 14,026.77 is: 19,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.80 : 33,994.49 = 14,026.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.80/33,994.49 = 14,026.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.80x = 33,994.49 × 14,026.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.80x = 476,832,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,832,822.36/24,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.14

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