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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.70, 34,664.22 and 10,636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.70, 34,664.22 and 10,636.28 is: 15,941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.70 : 34,664.22 = 10,636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.70/34,664.22 = 10,636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.70x = 34,664.22 × 10,636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.70x = 368,698,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,698,349.90/23,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.85

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