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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,490.54, 35,212.32 and 16,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,490.54, 35,212.32 and 16,947.36 is: 25,404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,490.54 : 35,212.32 = 16,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,490.54/35,212.32 = 16,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,490.54x = 35,212.32 × 16,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,490.54x = 596,755,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,755,863.48/23,490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,404.09

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