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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.41, 33,699.86 and 19,391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.41, 33,699.86 and 19,391.64 is: 26,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.41 : 33,699.86 = 19,391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.41/33,699.86 = 19,391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.41x = 33,699.86 × 19,391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.41x = 653,495,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,495,553.17/24,435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,743.79

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