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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.61, 35,906.22 and 21,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.61, 35,906.22 and 21,356.33 is: 31,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.61 : 35,906.22 = 21,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.61/35,906.22 = 21,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.61x = 35,906.22 × 21,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.61x = 766,824,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,824,903.84/23,965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,996.89

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