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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.49, 35,719.71 and 10,657.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.49, 35,719.71 and 10,657.93 is: 15,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.49 : 35,719.71 = 10,657.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.49/35,719.71 = 10,657.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.49x = 35,719.71 × 10,657.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.49x = 380,698,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,698,168.80/23,808.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.02

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