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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.69, 35,667.72 and 15,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.69, 35,667.72 and 15,481.62 is: 23,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.69 : 35,667.72 = 15,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.69/35,667.72 = 15,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.69x = 35,667.72 × 15,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.69x = 552,194,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,194,087.31/23,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.64

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