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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,234.76, 34,844.76 and 13,378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,234.76, 34,844.76 and 13,378.68 is: 20,063.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,234.76 : 34,844.76 = 13,378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,234.76/34,844.76 = 13,378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,234.76x = 34,844.76 × 13,378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,234.76x = 466,176,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,176,893.72/23,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.77

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