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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,404.59, 35,037.69 and 15,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,404.59, 35,037.69 and 15,059.97 is: 22,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,404.59 : 35,037.69 = 15,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,404.59/35,037.69 = 15,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,404.59x = 35,037.69 × 15,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,404.59x = 527,666,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,666,560.27/23,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.43

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