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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.68, 36,569.10 and 22,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.68, 36,569.10 and 22,386.80 is: 33,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.68 : 36,569.10 = 22,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.68/36,569.10 = 22,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.68x = 36,569.10 × 22,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.68x = 818,665,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,665,127.88/24,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.59

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