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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,140.92, 34,685.46 and 10,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,140.92, 34,685.46 and 10,803 is: 16,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,140.92 : 34,685.46 = 10,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,140.92/34,685.46 = 10,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,140.92x = 34,685.46 × 10,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,140.92x = 374,707,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,707,024.38/23,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.40

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