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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,365.27, 33,639.57 and 19,899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,365.27, 33,639.57 and 19,899.68 is: 27,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,365.27 : 33,639.57 = 19,899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,365.27/33,639.57 = 19,899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,365.27x = 33,639.57 × 19,899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,365.27x = 669,416,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,416,510.14/24,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,474.21

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