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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.95, 34,968.14 and 10,156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.95, 34,968.14 and 10,156.07 is: 15,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.95 : 34,968.14 = 10,156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.95/34,968.14 = 10,156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.95x = 34,968.14 × 10,156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.95x = 355,138,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,138,952.34/23,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.93

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