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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.93, 34,454.41 and 14,211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.93, 34,454.41 and 14,211.44 is: 19,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.93 : 34,454.41 = 14,211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.93/34,454.41 = 14,211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.93x = 34,454.41 × 14,211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.93x = 489,646,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,646,572.65/24,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.81

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