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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.85, 34,903.91 and 10,799.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.85, 34,903.91 and 10,799.73 is: 16,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.85 : 34,903.91 = 10,799.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.85/34,903.91 = 10,799.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.85x = 34,903.91 × 10,799.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.85x = 376,952,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,952,830.94/23,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.29

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