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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.76, 36,614.89 and 22,394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.76, 36,614.89 and 22,394.04 is: 33,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.76 : 36,614.89 = 22,394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.76/36,614.89 = 22,394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.76x = 36,614.89 × 22,394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.76x = 819,955,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,955,075.98/24,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,554.17

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