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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,015.61, 31,736.61 and 20,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,015.61, 31,736.61 and 20,004.84 is: 27,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,015.61 : 31,736.61 = 20,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,015.61/31,736.61 = 20,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,015.61x = 31,736.61 × 20,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,015.61x = 634,885,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,885,805.19/23,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,585.01

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