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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.28, 37,425.08 and 22,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.28, 37,425.08 and 22,267.60 is: 33,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.28 : 37,425.08 = 22,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.28/37,425.08 = 22,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.28x = 37,425.08 × 22,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.28x = 833,366,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,366,711.41/24,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,362.32

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