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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,307.91, 34,932.67 and 18,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,307.91, 34,932.67 and 18,358 is: 27,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,307.91 : 34,932.67 = 18,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,307.91/34,932.67 = 18,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,307.91x = 34,932.67 × 18,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,307.91x = 641,293,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,293,955.86/23,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,514.01

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