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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.52, 35,754.72 and 23,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.52, 35,754.72 and 23,639.36 is: 35,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.52 : 35,754.72 = 23,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.52/35,754.72 = 23,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.52x = 35,754.72 × 23,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.52x = 845,218,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,218,697.78/23,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,472.37

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