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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.89, 34,720.47 and 10,658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.89, 34,720.47 and 10,658.66 is: 15,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.89 : 34,720.47 = 10,658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.89/34,720.47 = 10,658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.89x = 34,720.47 × 10,658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.89x = 370,073,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,073,631.48/23,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,975.63

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