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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.40, 37,078.51 and 22,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.40, 37,078.51 and 22,360.52 is: 33,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.40 : 37,078.51 = 22,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.40/37,078.51 = 22,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.40x = 37,078.51 × 22,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.40x = 829,094,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,094,764.43/24,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,486.06

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