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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,057.57, 34,530.91 and 13,166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,057.57, 34,530.91 and 13,166.87 is: 19,718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,057.57 : 34,530.91 = 13,166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,057.57/34,530.91 = 13,166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,057.57x = 34,530.91 × 13,166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,057.57x = 454,664,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,664,002.95/23,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.64

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