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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,052.62, 31,828.20 and 17,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,052.62, 31,828.20 and 17,410.16 is: 24,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,052.62 : 31,828.20 = 17,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,052.62/31,828.20 = 17,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,052.62x = 31,828.20 × 17,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,052.62x = 554,134,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,134,054.51/23,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.79

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