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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.62, 34,836.84 and 10,080.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.62, 34,836.84 and 10,080.09 is: 15,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.62 : 34,836.84 = 10,080.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.62/34,836.84 = 10,080.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.62x = 34,836.84 × 10,080.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.62x = 351,158,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,158,482.52/23,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.64

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