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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.54, 34,990.94 and 20,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.54, 34,990.94 and 20,739.62 is: 31,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.54 : 34,990.94 = 20,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.54/34,990.94 = 20,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.54x = 34,990.94 × 20,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.54x = 725,698,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,698,799.04/23,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,069.15

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