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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.74, 36,063.90 and 22,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.74, 36,063.90 and 22,837.02 is: 34,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.74 : 36,063.90 = 22,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.74/36,063.90 = 22,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.74x = 36,063.90 × 22,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.74x = 823,592,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,592,005.58/24,102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,170.06

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