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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.67, 36,578.79 and 22,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.67, 36,578.79 and 22,059.12 is: 33,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.67 : 36,578.79 = 22,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.67/36,578.79 = 22,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.67x = 36,578.79 × 22,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.67x = 806,895,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,895,918.06/24,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,034.75

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