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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.54, 35,703.18 and 22,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.54, 35,703.18 and 22,358.70 is: 33,558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.54 : 35,703.18 = 22,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.54/35,703.18 = 22,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.54x = 35,703.18 × 22,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.54x = 798,276,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,276,690.67/23,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,558.61

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