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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.82, 35,010.73 and 17,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.82, 35,010.73 and 17,035.69 is: 25,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.82 : 35,010.73 = 17,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.82/35,010.73 = 17,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.82x = 35,010.73 × 17,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.82x = 596,432,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,432,040.83/23,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.74

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