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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.11, 35,422.62 and 16,197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.11, 35,422.62 and 16,197.08 is: 24,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.11 : 35,422.62 = 16,197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.11/35,422.62 = 16,197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.11x = 35,422.62 × 16,197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.11x = 573,742,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,742,971.35/23,615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.59

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