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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.64, 35,658.06 and 15,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.64, 35,658.06 and 15,036.04 is: 22,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.64 : 35,658.06 = 15,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.64/35,658.06 = 15,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.64x = 35,658.06 × 15,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.64x = 536,156,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,156,016.48/23,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.23

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