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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.75, 36,171.34 and 22,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.75, 36,171.34 and 22,901.75 is: 34,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.75 : 36,171.34 = 22,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.75/36,171.34 = 22,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.75x = 36,171.34 × 22,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.75x = 828,386,747.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,386,747.73/24,089.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,387.53

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