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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.64, 34,982.71 and 16,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.64, 34,982.71 and 16,753.22 is: 25,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.64 : 34,982.71 = 16,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.64/34,982.71 = 16,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.64x = 34,982.71 × 16,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.64x = 586,073,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,073,036.83/23,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.55

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