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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.51, 36,010.31 and 19,079.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.51, 36,010.31 and 19,079.55 is: 28,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.51 : 36,010.31 = 19,079.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.51/36,010.31 = 19,079.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.51x = 36,010.31 × 19,079.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.51x = 687,060,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,060,414.76/24,006.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,619.75

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