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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.80, 34,440.72 and 19,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.80, 34,440.72 and 19,269.84 is: 26,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.80 : 34,440.72 = 19,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.80/34,440.72 = 19,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.80x = 34,440.72 × 19,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.80x = 663,667,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,667,163.88/24,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.23

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