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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.52, 34,464.45 and 14,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.52, 34,464.45 and 14,363.15 is: 19,821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.52 : 34,464.45 = 14,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.52/34,464.45 = 14,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.52x = 34,464.45 × 14,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.52x = 495,017,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,017,892.70/24,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.71

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