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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.62, 34,039.40 and 14,057.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.62, 34,039.40 and 14,057.67 is: 19,400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.62 : 34,039.40 = 14,057.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.62/34,039.40 = 14,057.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.62x = 34,039.40 × 14,057.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.62x = 478,514,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,514,652.20/24,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.85

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