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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.84, 34,311.72 and 14,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.84, 34,311.72 and 14,113.44 is: 19,471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.84 : 34,311.72 = 14,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.84/34,311.72 = 14,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.84x = 34,311.72 × 14,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.84x = 484,256,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,256,401.52/24,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.63

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