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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.56, 34,288.52 and 19,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.56, 34,288.52 and 19,159.56 is: 26,449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.56 : 34,288.52 = 19,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.56/34,288.52 = 19,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.56x = 34,288.52 × 19,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.56x = 656,952,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,952,860.45/24,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.98

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