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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.83, 32,536.79 and 22,110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.83, 32,536.79 and 22,110.74 is: 30,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.83 : 32,536.79 = 22,110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.83/32,536.79 = 22,110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.83x = 32,536.79 × 22,110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.83x = 719,412,230.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,412,230.89/23,608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.17

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