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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.97, 35,484.78 and 17,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.97, 35,484.78 and 17,465.52 is: 26,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.97 : 35,484.78 = 17,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.97/35,484.78 = 17,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.97x = 35,484.78 × 17,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.97x = 619,760,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,760,134.79/23,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.43

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