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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.62, 33,476.67 and 19,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.62, 33,476.67 and 19,799.70 is: 27,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.62 : 33,476.67 = 19,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.62/33,476.67 = 19,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.62x = 33,476.67 × 19,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.62x = 662,828,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,828,023.00/24,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,298.64

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