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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.48, 35,775.74 and 21,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.48, 35,775.74 and 21,835.12 is: 32,648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.48 : 35,775.74 = 21,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.48/35,775.74 = 21,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.48x = 35,775.74 × 21,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.48x = 781,167,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,167,575.99/23,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,648.66

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