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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.89, 35,447.88 and 15,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.89, 35,447.88 and 15,333.18 is: 22,984.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.89 : 35,447.88 = 15,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.89/35,447.88 = 15,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.89x = 35,447.88 × 15,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.89x = 543,528,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,528,724.66/23,647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.24

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