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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.82, 34,685.43 and 7,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.82, 34,685.43 and 7,329.53 is: 10,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.82 : 34,685.43 = 7,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.82/34,685.43 = 7,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.82x = 34,685.43 × 7,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.82x = 254,227,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,227,899.75/23,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.68

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