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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.64, 34,901.91 and 10,786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.64, 34,901.91 and 10,786.92 is: 16,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.64 : 34,901.91 = 10,786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.64/34,901.91 = 10,786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.64x = 34,901.91 × 10,786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.64x = 376,484,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,484,111.02/23,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.98

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