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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.80, 36,553.20 and 22,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.80, 36,553.20 and 22,619.20 is: 33,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.80 : 36,553.20 = 22,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.80/36,553.20 = 22,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.80x = 36,553.20 × 22,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.80x = 826,804,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,804,141.44/24,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,928.80

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