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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.03, 34,891.82 and 15,883.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.03, 34,891.82 and 15,883.43 is: 23,816.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.03 : 34,891.82 = 15,883.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.03/34,891.82 = 15,883.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.03x = 34,891.82 × 15,883.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.03x = 554,201,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,201,526.67/23,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,816.11

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