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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,064.76, 34,470.77 and 16,837.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,064.76, 34,470.77 and 16,837.89 is: 25,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,064.76 : 34,470.77 = 16,837.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,064.76/34,470.77 = 16,837.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,064.76x = 34,470.77 × 16,837.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,064.76x = 580,415,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,415,033.48/23,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.58

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