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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.76, 35,405.44 and 21,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.76, 35,405.44 and 21,563.34 is: 32,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.76 : 35,405.44 = 21,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.76/35,405.44 = 21,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.76x = 35,405.44 × 21,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.76x = 763,459,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,459,353.89/23,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,325.65

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