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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,752.98, 34,151.79 and 14,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,752.98, 34,151.79 and 14,141.98 is: 19,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,752.98 : 34,151.79 = 14,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,752.98/34,151.79 = 14,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,752.98x = 34,151.79 × 14,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,752.98x = 482,973,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,973,931.14/24,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.75

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