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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,241.62, 33,445.40 and 19,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,241.62, 33,445.40 and 19,757.66 is: 27,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,241.62 : 33,445.40 = 19,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,241.62/33,445.40 = 19,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,241.62x = 33,445.40 × 19,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,241.62x = 660,802,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,802,826.59/24,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,259.02

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