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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.29, 34,764.48 and 10,689.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.29, 34,764.48 and 10,689.81 is: 16,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.29 : 34,764.48 = 10,689.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.29/34,764.48 = 10,689.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.29x = 34,764.48 × 10,689.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.29x = 371,625,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,625,685.95/23,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.22

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