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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,722.41, 35,583.57 and 22,278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,722.41, 35,583.57 and 22,278.99 is: 33,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,722.41 : 35,583.57 = 22,278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,722.41/35,583.57 = 22,278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,722.41x = 35,583.57 × 22,278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,722.41x = 792,766,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,766,000.19/23,722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,418.44

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