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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,798.72, 37,161.63 and 19,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,798.72, 37,161.63 and 19,546.29 is: 29,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,798.72 : 37,161.63 = 19,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,798.72/37,161.63 = 19,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,798.72x = 37,161.63 × 19,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,798.72x = 726,371,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,371,996.85/24,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,290.71

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