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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,046.93, 34,499.64 and 16,805.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,046.93, 34,499.64 and 16,805.43 is: 25,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,046.93 : 34,499.64 = 16,805.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,046.93/34,499.64 = 16,805.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,046.93x = 34,499.64 × 16,805.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,046.93x = 579,781,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,781,285.05/23,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.55

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