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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.74, 35,049.93 and 17,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.74, 35,049.93 and 17,092.16 is: 25,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.74 : 35,049.93 = 17,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.74/35,049.93 = 17,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.74x = 35,049.93 × 17,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.74x = 599,079,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,079,075.64/23,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.68

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