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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.62, 34,113.10 and 14,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.62, 34,113.10 and 14,109.04 is: 19,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.62 : 34,113.10 = 14,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.62/34,113.10 = 14,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.62x = 34,113.10 × 14,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.62x = 481,303,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,303,092.42/24,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.49

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