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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.80, 34,284.72 and 19,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.80, 34,284.72 and 19,156.80 is: 26,446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.80 : 34,284.72 = 19,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.80/34,284.72 = 19,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.80x = 34,284.72 × 19,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.80x = 656,785,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,785,571.99/24,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,446.18

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