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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.20, 34,940.04 and 20,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.20, 34,940.04 and 20,975.24 is: 31,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.20 : 34,940.04 = 20,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.20/34,940.04 = 20,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.20x = 34,940.04 × 20,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.20x = 732,875,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,875,724.61/23,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,403.76

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