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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.76, 34,121.62 and 19,662.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.76, 34,121.62 and 19,662.15 is: 27,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.76 : 34,121.62 = 19,662.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.76/34,121.62 = 19,662.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.76x = 34,121.62 × 19,662.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.76x = 670,904,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,904,410.68/24,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,107.51

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