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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,762.74, 34,164.05 and 22,876.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,762.74, 34,164.05 and 22,876.45 is: 31,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,762.74 : 34,164.05 = 22,876.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,762.74/34,164.05 = 22,876.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,762.74x = 34,164.05 × 22,876.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,762.74x = 781,551,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,551,981.83/24,762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,561.62

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