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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.79, 34,053.08 and 14,060.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.79, 34,053.08 and 14,060.99 is: 19,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.79 : 34,053.08 = 14,060.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.79/34,053.08 = 14,060.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.79x = 34,053.08 × 14,060.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.79x = 478,819,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,819,947.04/24,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.02

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