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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.70, 35,859.78 and 22,724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.70, 35,859.78 and 22,724.16 is: 34,081.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.70 : 35,859.78 = 22,724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.70/35,859.78 = 22,724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.70x = 35,859.78 × 22,724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.70x = 814,883,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,883,378.28/23,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,081.71

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