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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.73, 34,763.97 and 21,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.73, 34,763.97 and 21,195.84 is: 31,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.73 : 34,763.97 = 21,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.73/34,763.97 = 21,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.73x = 34,763.97 × 21,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.73x = 736,851,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,851,545.88/23,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,832.56

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