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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.88, 35,469.77 and 14,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.88, 35,469.77 and 14,795.70 is: 22,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.88 : 35,469.77 = 14,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.88/35,469.77 = 14,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.88x = 35,469.77 × 14,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.88x = 524,800,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,800,068.52/23,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,165.09

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