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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.97, 34,312.62 and 19,858.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.97, 34,312.62 and 19,858.03 is: 27,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.97 : 34,312.62 = 19,858.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.97/34,312.62 = 19,858.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.97x = 34,312.62 × 19,858.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.97x = 681,381,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,381,037.34/24,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,409.87

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