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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.79, 34,895.61 and 17,023.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.79, 34,895.61 and 17,023.77 is: 25,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.79 : 34,895.61 = 17,023.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.79/34,895.61 = 17,023.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.79x = 34,895.61 × 17,023.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.79x = 594,054,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,054,838.65/23,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.62

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