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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.76, 34,657.83 and 9,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.76, 34,657.83 and 9,787.43 is: 14,670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.76 : 34,657.83 = 9,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.76/34,657.83 = 9,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.76x = 34,657.83 × 9,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.76x = 339,211,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,211,171.72/23,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.02

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