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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.93, 34,263.90 and 19,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.93, 34,263.90 and 19,171.73 is: 26,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.93 : 34,263.90 = 19,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.93/34,263.90 = 19,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.93x = 34,263.90 × 19,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.93x = 656,898,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,898,068.23/24,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.87

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