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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.26, 35,552.09 and 21,155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.26, 35,552.09 and 21,155.97 is: 31,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.26 : 35,552.09 = 21,155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.26/35,552.09 = 21,155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.26x = 35,552.09 × 21,155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.26x = 752,138,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,138,949.48/23,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,640.68

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