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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.91, 34,747.66 and 9,126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.91, 34,747.66 and 9,126.33 is: 13,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.91 : 34,747.66 = 9,126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.91/34,747.66 = 9,126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.91x = 34,747.66 × 9,126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.91x = 317,118,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,118,611.89/23,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.29

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