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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,520.82, 36,803.78 and 19,009.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,520.82, 36,803.78 and 19,009.58 is: 28,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,520.82 : 36,803.78 = 19,009.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,520.82/36,803.78 = 19,009.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,520.82x = 36,803.78 × 19,009.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,520.82x = 699,624,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,624,330.45/24,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,531.85

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