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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.73, 37,147.95 and 22,273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.73, 37,147.95 and 22,273.95 is: 33,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.73 : 37,147.95 = 22,273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.73/37,147.95 = 22,273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.73x = 37,147.95 × 22,273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.73x = 827,431,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,431,580.90/24,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,375.31

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