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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.50, 33,962.58 and 19,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.50, 33,962.58 and 19,252.52 is: 26,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.50 : 33,962.58 = 19,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.50/33,962.58 = 19,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.50x = 33,962.58 × 19,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.50x = 653,865,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,865,250.70/24,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.28

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