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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.86, 35,374.25 and 17,754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.86, 35,374.25 and 17,754.62 is: 26,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.86 : 35,374.25 = 17,754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.86/35,374.25 = 17,754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.86x = 35,374.25 × 17,754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.86x = 628,056,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,056,366.54/23,604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.08

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