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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.22, 34,251.87 and 14,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.22, 34,251.87 and 14,211.18 is: 19,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.22 : 34,251.87 = 14,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.22/34,251.87 = 14,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.22x = 34,251.87 × 14,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.22x = 486,759,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,759,489.91/24,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.88

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