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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.18, 34,304.51 and 19,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.18, 34,304.51 and 19,171.18 is: 26,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.18 : 34,304.51 = 19,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.18/34,304.51 = 19,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.18x = 34,304.51 × 19,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.18x = 657,658,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,658,026.83/24,849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.99

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