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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.62, 35,022.24 and 21,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.62, 35,022.24 and 21,467.34 is: 32,239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.62 : 35,022.24 = 21,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.62/35,022.24 = 21,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.62x = 35,022.24 × 21,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.62x = 751,834,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,834,333.64/23,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,239.04

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