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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.76, 35,947.46 and 17,468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.76, 35,947.46 and 17,468.37 is: 26,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.76 : 35,947.46 = 17,468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.76/35,947.46 = 17,468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.76x = 35,947.46 × 17,468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.76x = 627,943,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,943,575.51/23,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,203.88

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