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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,913.54, 34,373.73 and 14,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,913.54, 34,373.73 and 14,299.30 is: 19,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,913.54 : 34,373.73 = 14,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,913.54/34,373.73 = 14,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,913.54x = 34,373.73 × 14,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,913.54x = 491,520,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,520,277.39/24,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.04

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