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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.28, 34,670.84 and 20,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.28, 34,670.84 and 20,060 is: 30,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.28 : 34,670.84 = 20,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.28/34,670.84 = 20,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.28x = 34,670.84 × 20,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.28x = 695,497,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,497,050.40/23,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,018.07

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