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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.64, 35,656.56 and 15,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.64, 35,656.56 and 15,035.04 is: 22,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.64 : 35,656.56 = 15,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.64/35,656.56 = 15,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.64x = 35,656.56 × 15,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.64x = 536,097,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,097,805.86/23,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.73

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