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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.47, 34,304.98 and 19,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.47, 34,304.98 and 19,171.47 is: 26,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.47 : 34,304.98 = 19,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.47/34,304.98 = 19,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.47x = 34,304.98 × 19,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.47x = 657,676,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,676,894.92/24,849.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.44

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