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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.25, 34,442.61 and 14,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.25, 34,442.61 and 14,348.90 is: 19,799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.25 : 34,442.61 = 14,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.25/34,442.61 = 14,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.25x = 34,442.61 × 14,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.25x = 494,213,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,213,566.63/24,961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.23

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