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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.08, 34,303.02 and 14,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.08, 34,303.02 and 14,252.28 is: 19,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.08 : 34,303.02 = 14,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.08/34,303.02 = 14,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.08x = 34,303.02 × 14,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.08x = 488,896,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,896,245.89/24,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.96

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