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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,993.80, 52,471.44 and 23,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,993.80, 52,471.44 and 23,913 is: 35,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,993.80 : 52,471.44 = 23,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,993.80/52,471.44 = 23,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,993.80x = 52,471.44 × 23,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,993.80x = 1,254,749,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,749,544.72/34,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,856.34

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