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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.31, 35,435.01 and 22,179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.31, 35,435.01 and 22,179.89 is: 33,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.31 : 35,435.01 = 22,179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.31/35,435.01 = 22,179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.31x = 35,435.01 × 22,179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.31x = 785,944,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,944,535.36/23,623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,269.88

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