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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.16, 35,521.68 and 22,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.16, 35,521.68 and 22,237.68 is: 33,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.16 : 35,521.68 = 22,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.16/35,521.68 = 22,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.16x = 35,521.68 × 22,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.16x = 789,919,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,919,752.90/23,681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,356.46

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