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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.76, 34,812.72 and 10,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.76, 34,812.72 and 10,747.20 is: 16,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.76 : 34,812.72 = 10,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.76/34,812.72 = 10,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.76x = 34,812.72 × 10,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.76x = 374,139,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,139,264.38/23,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,106.73

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