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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.59, 35,644.83 and 15,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.59, 35,644.83 and 15,307.76 is: 22,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.59 : 35,644.83 = 15,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.59/35,644.83 = 15,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.59x = 35,644.83 × 15,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.59x = 545,642,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,642,324.66/23,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.38

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