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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,919.58, 34,369.52 and 15,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,919.58, 34,369.52 and 15,967.94 is: 22,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,919.58 : 34,369.52 = 15,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,919.58/34,369.52 = 15,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,919.58x = 34,369.52 × 15,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,919.58x = 548,810,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,810,181.50/24,919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.25

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