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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.22, 35,028.90 and 18,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.22, 35,028.90 and 18,758.10 is: 28,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.22 : 35,028.90 = 18,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.22/35,028.90 = 18,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.22x = 35,028.90 × 18,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.22x = 657,075,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,075,609.09/23,408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,070.29

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