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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.76, 34,037.43 and 13,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.76, 34,037.43 and 13,914.32 is: 19,197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.76 : 34,037.43 = 13,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.76/34,037.43 = 13,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.76x = 34,037.43 × 13,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.76x = 473,607,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,607,693.00/24,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.13

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