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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.94, 34,177.76 and 13,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.94, 34,177.76 and 13,864.92 is: 19,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.94 : 34,177.76 = 13,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.94/34,177.76 = 13,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.94x = 34,177.76 × 13,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.94x = 473,871,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,871,908.18/24,766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.24

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