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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.65, 34,724.60 and 9,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.65, 34,724.60 and 9,119.98 is: 13,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.65 : 34,724.60 = 9,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.65/34,724.60 = 9,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.65x = 34,724.60 × 9,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.65x = 316,687,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,687,740.81/23,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.57

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