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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.73, 36,771.57 and 23,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.73, 36,771.57 and 23,269.53 is: 34,683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.73 : 36,771.57 = 23,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.73/36,771.57 = 23,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.73x = 36,771.57 × 23,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.73x = 855,656,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,656,926.11/24,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,683.09

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