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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.76, 37,143.36 and 22,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.76, 37,143.36 and 22,714.56 is: 34,080.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.76 : 37,143.36 = 22,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.76/37,143.36 = 22,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.76x = 37,143.36 × 22,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.76x = 843,695,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,695,079.32/24,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,080.76

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