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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.95, 34,176.49 and 19,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.95, 34,176.49 and 19,119.87 is: 26,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.95 : 34,176.49 = 19,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.95/34,176.49 = 19,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.95x = 34,176.49 × 19,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.95x = 653,450,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,450,045.86/24,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.68

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