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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,547.97, 35,321.97 and 14,789.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,547.97, 35,321.97 and 14,789.03 is: 22,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,547.97 : 35,321.97 = 14,789.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,547.97/35,321.97 = 14,789.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,547.97x = 35,321.97 × 14,789.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,547.97x = 522,377,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,377,673.99/23,547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.55

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