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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.44, 34,221.76 and 19,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.44, 34,221.76 and 19,138.40 is: 26,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.44 : 34,221.76 = 19,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.44/34,221.76 = 19,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.44x = 34,221.76 × 19,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.44x = 654,949,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,949,731.58/24,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.12

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