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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.21, 33,312.15 and 19,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.21, 33,312.15 and 19,374.48 is: 26,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.21 : 33,312.15 = 19,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.21/33,312.15 = 19,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.21x = 33,312.15 × 19,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.21x = 645,405,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,405,583.93/24,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.75

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