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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.76, 33,526.44 and 19,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.76, 33,526.44 and 19,278.72 is: 26,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.76 : 33,526.44 = 19,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.76/33,526.44 = 19,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.76x = 33,526.44 × 19,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.76x = 646,346,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,346,849.36/24,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.65

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