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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076, 34,614 and 7,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076, 34,614 and 7,494.72 is: 11,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076 : 34,614 = 7,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076/34,614 = 7,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076x = 34,614 × 7,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076x = 259,422,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,422,238.08/23,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.08

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