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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,296.72, 34,915.91 and 18,346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,296.72, 34,915.91 and 18,346.81 is: 27,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,296.72 : 34,915.91 = 18,346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,296.72/34,915.91 = 18,346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,296.72x = 34,915.91 × 18,346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,296.72x = 640,595,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,595,566.75/23,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,497.24

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