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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.80, 35,441.76 and 15,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.80, 35,441.76 and 15,329.09 is: 22,978.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.80 : 35,441.76 = 15,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.80/35,441.76 = 15,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.80x = 35,441.76 × 15,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.80x = 543,289,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,289,751.59/23,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,978.11

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