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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,522.59, 35,265.39 and 16,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,522.59, 35,265.39 and 16,104.57 is: 24,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,522.59 : 35,265.39 = 16,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,522.59/35,265.39 = 16,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,522.59x = 35,265.39 × 16,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,522.59x = 567,933,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,933,941.83/23,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.19

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