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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,758.73, 34,166.88 and 14,148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,758.73, 34,166.88 and 14,148.27 is: 19,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,758.73 : 34,166.88 = 14,148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,758.73/34,166.88 = 14,148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,758.73x = 34,166.88 × 14,148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,758.73x = 483,402,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,402,243.30/24,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.52

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