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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.74, 36,410.13 and 19,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.74, 36,410.13 and 19,828.14 is: 29,770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.74 : 36,410.13 = 19,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.74/36,410.13 = 19,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.74x = 36,410.13 × 19,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.74x = 721,945,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,945,155.06/24,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,770.03

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