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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.63, 36,999.59 and 23,090.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.63, 36,999.59 and 23,090.64 is: 34,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.63 : 36,999.59 = 23,090.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.63/36,999.59 = 23,090.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.63x = 36,999.59 × 23,090.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.63x = 854,343,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,343,958.64/24,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,635.62

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