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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.40, 37,287.90 and 19,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.40, 37,287.90 and 19,368.60 is: 28,998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.40 : 37,287.90 = 19,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.40/37,287.90 = 19,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.40x = 37,287.90 × 19,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.40x = 722,214,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,214,419.94/24,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,998.31

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