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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.53, 34,312.66 and 14,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.53, 34,312.66 and 14,255.22 is: 19,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.53 : 34,312.66 = 14,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.53/34,312.66 = 14,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.53x = 34,312.66 × 14,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.53x = 489,134,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,134,400.79/24,863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.76

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