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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.88, 33,310.80 and 22,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.88, 33,310.80 and 22,367.52 is: 30,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.88 : 33,310.80 = 22,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.88/33,310.80 = 22,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.88x = 33,310.80 × 22,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.88x = 745,079,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,079,985.22/24,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,840.83

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