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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.96, 35,007.52 and 15,936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.96, 35,007.52 and 15,936.76 is: 23,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.96 : 35,007.52 = 15,936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.96/35,007.52 = 15,936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.96x = 35,007.52 × 15,936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.96x = 557,906,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,906,444.44/23,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.23

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