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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,747.81, 34,156.71 and 19,359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,747.81, 34,156.71 and 19,359.51 is: 26,719.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,747.81 : 34,156.71 = 19,359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,747.81/34,156.71 = 19,359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,747.81x = 34,156.71 × 19,359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,747.81x = 661,257,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,257,168.81/24,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.83

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