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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.76, 34,154.40 and 22,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.76, 34,154.40 and 22,929.28 is: 31,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.76 : 34,154.40 = 22,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.76/34,154.40 = 22,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.76x = 34,154.40 × 22,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.76x = 783,135,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,135,800.83/24,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,580.91

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