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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.80, 36,769.20 and 19,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.80, 36,769.20 and 19,592.06 is: 29,388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.80 : 36,769.20 = 19,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.80/36,769.20 = 19,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.80x = 36,769.20 × 19,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.80x = 720,384,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,384,372.55/24,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,388.09

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