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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,719.70, 34,114.31 and 14,112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,719.70, 34,114.31 and 14,112.75 is: 19,476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,719.70 : 34,114.31 = 14,112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,719.70/34,114.31 = 14,112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,719.70x = 34,114.31 × 14,112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,719.70x = 481,446,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,446,728.45/24,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.24

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