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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.83, 34,718.88 and 10,657.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.83, 34,718.88 and 10,657.61 is: 15,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.83 : 34,718.88 = 10,657.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.83/34,718.88 = 10,657.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.83x = 34,718.88 × 10,657.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.83x = 370,020,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,020,109.08/23,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.05

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