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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.54, 35,157.06 and 22,892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.54, 35,157.06 and 22,892.70 is: 34,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.54 : 35,157.06 = 22,892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.54/35,157.06 = 22,892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.54x = 35,157.06 × 22,892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.54x = 804,840,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,840,027.46/23,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,363.24

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