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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.92, 35,346.96 and 16,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.92, 35,346.96 and 16,669.20 is: 25,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.92 : 35,346.96 = 16,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.92/35,346.96 = 16,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.92x = 35,346.96 × 16,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.92x = 589,205,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,205,545.63/23,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.56

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