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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.98, 35,621.04 and 21,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.98, 35,621.04 and 21,297.94 is: 31,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.98 : 35,621.04 = 21,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.98/35,621.04 = 21,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.98x = 35,621.04 × 21,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.98x = 758,654,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,654,772.66/23,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,881.64

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