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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,852.64, 35,777.88 and 16,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,852.64, 35,777.88 and 16,005.36 is: 24,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,852.64 : 35,777.88 = 16,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,852.64/35,777.88 = 16,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,852.64x = 35,777.88 × 16,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,852.64x = 572,637,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,637,849.44/23,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.32

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