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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.76, 34,162.68 and 22,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.76, 34,162.68 and 22,935.28 is: 31,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.76 : 34,162.68 = 22,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.76/34,162.68 = 22,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.76x = 34,162.68 × 22,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.76x = 783,530,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,530,631.35/24,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,589.19

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