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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,264.59, 85,902.78 and 19,824.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,264.59, 85,902.78 and 19,824.59 is: 29,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,264.59 : 85,902.78 = 19,824.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,264.59/85,902.78 = 19,824.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,264.59x = 85,902.78 × 19,824.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,264.59x = 1,702,987,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,987,393.36/57,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.93

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