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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.82, 34,748.10 and 9,112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.82, 34,748.10 and 9,112.10 is: 13,671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.82 : 34,748.10 = 9,112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.82/34,748.10 = 9,112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.82x = 34,748.10 × 9,112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.82x = 316,627,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,627,988.27/23,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.44

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