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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,312.76, 26,637.84 and 17,724.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,312.76, 26,637.84 and 17,724.53 is: 24,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312.76 : 26,637.84 = 17,724.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312.76/26,637.84 = 17,724.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312.76x = 26,637.84 × 17,724.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312.76x = 472,143,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,143,094.45/19,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.21

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