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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,456.87, 36,644.76 and 22,414.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,456.87, 36,644.76 and 22,414.05 is: 33,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,456.87 : 36,644.76 = 22,414.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,456.87/36,644.76 = 22,414.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,456.87x = 36,644.76 × 22,414.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,456.87x = 821,357,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,357,482.88/24,456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.92

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