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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.29, 34,777.98 and 10,698.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.29, 34,777.98 and 10,698.81 is: 16,033.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.29 : 34,777.98 = 10,698.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.29/34,777.98 = 10,698.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.29x = 34,777.98 × 10,698.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.29x = 372,083,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,083,000.20/23,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.71

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