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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.72, 35,502.84 and 22,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.72, 35,502.84 and 22,486.56 is: 33,731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.72 : 35,502.84 = 22,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.72/35,502.84 = 22,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.72x = 35,502.84 × 22,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.72x = 798,336,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,336,741.83/23,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,731.04

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