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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.70, 34,819.38 and 10,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.70, 34,819.38 and 10,553.43 is: 15,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.70 : 34,819.38 = 10,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.70/34,819.38 = 10,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.70x = 34,819.38 × 10,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.70x = 367,463,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,463,662.61/23,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.33

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