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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.03, 33,402.92 and 20,919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.03, 33,402.92 and 20,919.92 is: 28,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.03 : 33,402.92 = 20,919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.03/33,402.92 = 20,919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.03x = 33,402.92 × 20,919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.03x = 698,786,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,786,142.55/24,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,796.89

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