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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.80, 35,741.70 and 22,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.80, 35,741.70 and 22,369.80 is: 33,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.80 : 35,741.70 = 22,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.80/35,741.70 = 22,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.80x = 35,741.70 × 22,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.80x = 799,534,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,534,680.66/23,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,554.70

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