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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.70, 37,314.28 and 22,530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.70, 37,314.28 and 22,530.46 is: 33,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.70 : 37,314.28 = 22,530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.70/37,314.28 = 22,530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.70x = 37,314.28 × 22,530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.70x = 840,707,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,707,892.97/24,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,809.94

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