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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.20, 35,932.80 and 22,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.20, 35,932.80 and 22,205.60 is: 33,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.20 : 35,932.80 = 22,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.20/35,932.80 = 22,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.20x = 35,932.80 × 22,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.20x = 797,909,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,909,383.68/23,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,308.40

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