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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.76, 35,452.53 and 15,763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.76, 35,452.53 and 15,763.17 is: 23,668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.76 : 35,452.53 = 15,763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.76/35,452.53 = 15,763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.76x = 35,452.53 × 15,763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.76x = 558,844,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,844,257.32/23,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.05

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