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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.48, 34,442.92 and 11,730.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.48, 34,442.92 and 11,730.48 is: 17,586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.48 : 34,442.92 = 11,730.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.48/34,442.92 = 11,730.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.48x = 34,442.92 × 11,730.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.48x = 404,031,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,031,984.20/22,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,586.89

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