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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,584.92, 35,300.46 and 17,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,584.92, 35,300.46 and 17,343.24 is: 25,958.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,584.92 : 35,300.46 = 17,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,584.92/35,300.46 = 17,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,584.92x = 35,300.46 × 17,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,584.92x = 612,224,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,224,349.89/23,584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.30

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