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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.72, 36,741.66 and 22,413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.72, 36,741.66 and 22,413.92 is: 33,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.72 : 36,741.66 = 22,413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.72/36,741.66 = 22,413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.72x = 36,741.66 × 22,413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.72x = 823,524,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,524,627.91/24,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,608.15

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