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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.81, 36,069.26 and 19,652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.81, 36,069.26 and 19,652.25 is: 29,438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.81 : 36,069.26 = 19,652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.81/36,069.26 = 19,652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.81x = 36,069.26 × 19,652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.81x = 708,842,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,842,016.57/24,078.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,438.42

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