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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.68, 35,503.86 and 21,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.68, 35,503.86 and 21,814.52 is: 32,719.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.68 : 35,503.86 = 21,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.68/35,503.86 = 21,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.68x = 35,503.86 × 21,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.68x = 774,499,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,499,664.05/23,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,719.79

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