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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,110.56, 34,632.56 and 17,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,110.56, 34,632.56 and 17,892 is: 26,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,110.56 : 34,632.56 = 17,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,110.56/34,632.56 = 17,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,110.56x = 34,632.56 × 17,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,110.56x = 619,645,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,645,763.52/23,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.23

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