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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.41, 34,914.56 and 17,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.41, 34,914.56 and 17,113.17 is: 25,644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.41 : 34,914.56 = 17,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.41/34,914.56 = 17,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.41x = 34,914.56 × 17,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.41x = 597,498,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,498,845.26/23,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.37

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