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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.23, 35,296.63 and 22,869.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.23, 35,296.63 and 22,869.97 is: 34,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.23 : 35,296.63 = 22,869.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.23/35,296.63 = 22,869.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.23x = 35,296.63 × 22,869.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.23x = 807,232,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,232,723.78/23,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,246.53

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