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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.74, 36,556.97 and 22,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.74, 36,556.97 and 22,914.72 is: 34,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.74 : 36,556.97 = 22,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.74/36,556.97 = 22,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.74x = 36,556.97 × 22,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.74x = 837,692,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,692,617.02/24,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,420.90

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