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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.78, 35,675.97 and 10,458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.78, 35,675.97 and 10,458.12 is: 15,692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.78 : 35,675.97 = 10,458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.78/35,675.97 = 10,458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.78x = 35,675.97 × 10,458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.78x = 373,103,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,103,575.38/23,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.59

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