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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.81, 35,362.64 and 21,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.81, 35,362.64 and 21,030.67 is: 31,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.81 : 35,362.64 = 21,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.81/35,362.64 = 21,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.81x = 35,362.64 × 21,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.81x = 743,699,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,699,976.34/23,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,452.99

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