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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.54, 32,767.41 and 22,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.54, 32,767.41 and 22,164.98 is: 30,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.54 : 32,767.41 = 22,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.54/32,767.41 = 22,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.54x = 32,767.41 × 22,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.54x = 726,288,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,288,987.30/23,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,599.22

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