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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.54, 34,987.95 and 20,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.54, 34,987.95 and 20,737.62 is: 31,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.54 : 34,987.95 = 20,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.54/34,987.95 = 20,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.54x = 34,987.95 × 20,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.54x = 725,566,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,566,811.68/23,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,066.15

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