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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.70, 36,701.55 and 22,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.70, 36,701.55 and 22,815.30 is: 34,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.70 : 36,701.55 = 22,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.70/36,701.55 = 22,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.70x = 36,701.55 × 22,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.70x = 837,356,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,356,873.72/24,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,222.95

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