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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,109.76, 34,659.70 and 7,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,109.76, 34,659.70 and 7,316.12 is: 10,972.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,109.76 : 34,659.70 = 7,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,109.76/34,659.70 = 7,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,109.76x = 34,659.70 × 7,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,109.76x = 253,574,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,574,592.72/23,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.62

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