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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.55, 34,920.95 and 16,368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.55, 34,920.95 and 16,368.63 is: 24,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.55 : 34,920.95 = 16,368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.55/34,920.95 = 16,368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.55x = 34,920.95 × 16,368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.55x = 571,608,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,608,027.96/23,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.64

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