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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.73, 35,014.63 and 17,130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.73, 35,014.63 and 17,130.89 is: 25,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.73 : 35,014.63 = 17,130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.73/35,014.63 = 17,130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.73x = 35,014.63 × 17,130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.73x = 599,831,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,831,851.75/23,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.34

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