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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.46, 35,941.25 and 17,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.46, 35,941.25 and 17,407.13 is: 26,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.46 : 35,941.25 = 17,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.46/35,941.25 = 17,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.46x = 35,941.25 × 17,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.46x = 625,633,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,633,874.92/23,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.01

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