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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.93, 34,595.89 and 16,502.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.93, 34,595.89 and 16,502.93 is: 24,754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.93 : 34,595.89 = 16,502.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.93/34,595.89 = 16,502.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.93x = 34,595.89 × 16,502.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.93x = 570,933,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,933,550.96/23,063.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.39

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