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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.24, 35,839.68 and 23,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.24, 35,839.68 and 23,099.68 is: 34,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.24 : 35,839.68 = 23,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.24/35,839.68 = 23,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.24x = 35,839.68 × 23,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.24x = 827,885,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,885,139.30/23,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,595.77

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