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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952, 34,433.82 and 13,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952, 34,433.82 and 13,774 is: 19,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952 : 34,433.82 = 13,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952/34,433.82 = 13,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952x = 34,433.82 × 13,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952x = 474,291,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,291,436.68/24,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.15

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