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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.91, 34,315.51 and 14,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.91, 34,315.51 and 14,111.49 is: 19,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.91 : 34,315.51 = 14,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.91/34,315.51 = 14,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.91x = 34,315.51 × 14,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.91x = 484,242,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,242,976.21/24,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,474.17

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