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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.41, 35,405.73 and 21,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.41, 35,405.73 and 21,782.94 is: 32,742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.41 : 35,405.73 = 21,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.41/35,405.73 = 21,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.41x = 35,405.73 × 21,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.41x = 771,240,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,240,892.25/23,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,742.95

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