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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.78, 33,976.70 and 19,811.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.78, 33,976.70 and 19,811.49 is: 27,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.78 : 33,976.70 = 19,811.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.78/33,976.70 = 19,811.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.78x = 33,976.70 × 19,811.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.78x = 673,129,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,129,052.28/24,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,355.43

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