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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,646.76, 35,446.20 and 15,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,646.76, 35,446.20 and 15,332.04 is: 22,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,646.76 : 35,446.20 = 15,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,646.76/35,446.20 = 15,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,646.76x = 35,446.20 × 15,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,646.76x = 543,462,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,462,556.25/23,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.54

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