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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.76, 36,750.77 and 22,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.76, 36,750.77 and 22,869.16 is: 34,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.76 : 36,750.77 = 22,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.76/36,750.77 = 22,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.76x = 36,750.77 × 22,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.76x = 840,459,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,459,239.25/24,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,138.98

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