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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,903.79, 52,335.85 and 23,823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,903.79, 52,335.85 and 23,823.89 is: 35,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,903.79 : 52,335.85 = 23,823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,903.79/52,335.85 = 23,823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,903.79x = 52,335.85 × 23,823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,903.79x = 1,246,843,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,843,533.46/34,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,722.30

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