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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.72, 35,519.04 and 14,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.72, 35,519.04 and 14,928.84 is: 22,358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.72 : 35,519.04 = 14,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.72/35,519.04 = 14,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.72x = 35,519.04 × 14,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.72x = 530,258,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,258,065.11/23,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.93

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