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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.76, 34,753.12 and 9,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.76, 34,753.12 and 9,314.52 is: 13,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.76 : 34,753.12 = 9,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.76/34,753.12 = 9,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.76x = 34,753.12 × 9,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.76x = 323,708,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,708,631.30/23,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.77

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