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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.42, 35,849.44 and 14,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.42, 35,849.44 and 14,910.82 is: 22,346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.42 : 35,849.44 = 14,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.42/35,849.44 = 14,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.42x = 35,849.44 × 14,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.42x = 534,544,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,544,546.94/23,920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.79

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