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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.97, 34,764.80 and 16,634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.97, 34,764.80 and 16,634.97 is: 24,931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.97 : 34,764.80 = 16,634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.97/34,764.80 = 16,634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.97x = 34,764.80 × 16,634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.97x = 578,311,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,311,321.88/23,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.54

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