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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.52, 35,417.46 and 21,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.52, 35,417.46 and 21,065.46 is: 31,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.52 : 35,417.46 = 21,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.52/35,417.46 = 21,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.52x = 35,417.46 × 21,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.52x = 746,085,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,085,086.93/23,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,560.92

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