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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.64, 35,350.80 and 15,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.64, 35,350.80 and 15,308.24 is: 22,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.64 : 35,350.80 = 15,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.64/35,350.80 = 15,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.64x = 35,350.80 × 15,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.64x = 541,158,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,158,353.84/23,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.98

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