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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.19, 34,205.91 and 14,717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.19, 34,205.91 and 14,717.91 is: 20,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.19 : 34,205.91 = 14,717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.19/34,205.91 = 14,717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.19x = 34,205.91 × 14,717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.19x = 503,439,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,439,504.85/24,795.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.92

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