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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.76, 35,469.08 and 14,755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.76, 35,469.08 and 14,755.68 is: 22,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.76 : 35,469.08 = 14,755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.76/35,469.08 = 14,755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.76x = 35,469.08 × 14,755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.76x = 523,370,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,370,394.37/23,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.16

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