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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 35.93 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 35.93 and 19.76 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 35.93 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/35.93 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 35.93 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.98/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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