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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.80, 37,208.70 and 19,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.80, 37,208.70 and 19,276.20 is: 28,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.80 : 37,208.70 = 19,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.80/37,208.70 = 19,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.80x = 37,208.70 × 19,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.80x = 717,242,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,242,342.94/24,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,914.30

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