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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,648.39, 35,448.63 and 15,333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,648.39, 35,448.63 and 15,333.68 is: 22,984.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,648.39 : 35,448.63 = 15,333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,648.39/35,448.63 = 15,333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,648.39x = 35,448.63 × 15,333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,648.39x = 543,557,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,557,948.86/23,648.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.99

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