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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,943.92, 42,724.80 and 19,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,943.92, 42,724.80 and 19,023.24 is: 26,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,943.92 : 42,724.80 = 19,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,943.92/42,724.80 = 19,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,943.92x = 42,724.80 × 19,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,943.92x = 812,764,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,764,124.35/30,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.71

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