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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,789.92, 34,207.98 and 14,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,789.92, 34,207.98 and 14,177.48 is: 19,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,789.92 : 34,207.98 = 14,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,789.92/34,207.98 = 14,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,789.92x = 34,207.98 × 14,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,789.92x = 484,982,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,982,952.29/24,789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.72

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