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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.43, 33,541.79 and 19,828.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.43, 33,541.79 and 19,828.83 is: 27,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.43 : 33,541.79 = 19,828.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.43/33,541.79 = 19,828.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.43x = 33,541.79 × 19,828.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.43x = 665,094,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,094,451.81/24,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.42

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