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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.44, 42,659.76 and 19,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.44, 42,659.76 and 19,574.72 is: 27,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.44 : 42,659.76 = 19,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.44/42,659.76 = 19,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.44x = 42,659.76 × 19,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.44x = 835,052,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,052,857.27/30,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.01

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