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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.58, 34,445.52 and 14,355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.58, 34,445.52 and 14,355.63 is: 19,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.58 : 34,445.52 = 14,355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.58/34,445.52 = 14,355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.58x = 34,445.52 × 14,355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.58x = 494,487,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,487,140.28/24,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.14

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