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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,603.70, 36,905.55 and 22,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,603.70, 36,905.55 and 22,951.30 is: 34,426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,603.70 : 36,905.55 = 22,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,603.70/36,905.55 = 22,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,603.70x = 36,905.55 × 22,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,603.70x = 847,030,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,030,349.72/24,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,426.95

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