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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.73, 37,143.46 and 22,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.73, 37,143.46 and 22,270.95 is: 33,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.73 : 37,143.46 = 22,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.73/37,143.46 = 22,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.73x = 37,143.46 × 22,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.73x = 827,220,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,220,168.33/24,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,370.81

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