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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.80, 36,569.29 and 22,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.80, 36,569.29 and 22,386.92 is: 33,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.80 : 36,569.29 = 22,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.80/36,569.29 = 22,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.80x = 36,569.29 × 22,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.80x = 818,673,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,673,805.14/24,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.78

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