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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.64 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.64 and 10.91 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.64 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.64 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.64 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.92/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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