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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,852.70, 35,803.89 and 17,619.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,852.70, 35,803.89 and 17,619.75 is: 26,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,852.70 : 35,803.89 = 17,619.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,852.70/35,803.89 = 17,619.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,852.70x = 35,803.89 × 17,619.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,852.70x = 630,855,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,855,590.83/23,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.97

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