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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.78, 37,152.77 and 19,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.78, 37,152.77 and 19,225.81 is: 28,802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.78 : 37,152.77 = 19,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.78/37,152.77 = 19,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.78x = 37,152.77 × 19,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.78x = 714,292,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,292,096.99/24,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,802.36

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