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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.99, 35,765.54 and 18,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.99, 35,765.54 and 18,304.08 is: 27,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.99 : 35,765.54 = 18,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.99/35,765.54 = 18,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.99x = 35,765.54 × 18,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.99x = 654,655,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,655,452.54/23,955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,327.42

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