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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.60, 34,503.18 and 14,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.60, 34,503.18 and 14,932.44 is: 20,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.60 : 34,503.18 = 14,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.60/34,503.18 = 14,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.60x = 34,503.18 × 14,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.60x = 515,216,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,216,665.16/24,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.47

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