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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.29, 35,588.71 and 21,570.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.29, 35,588.71 and 21,570.13 is: 32,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.29 : 35,588.71 = 21,570.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.29/35,588.71 = 21,570.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.29x = 35,588.71 × 21,570.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.29x = 767,653,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,653,101.23/23,786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,272.92

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