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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.31, 35,094.79 and 20,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.31, 35,094.79 and 20,099.62 is: 30,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.31 : 35,094.79 = 20,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.31/35,094.79 = 20,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.31x = 35,094.79 × 20,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.31x = 705,391,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,391,942.98/23,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,212.99

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