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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.97, 34,877.94 and 9,921.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.97, 34,877.94 and 9,921.74 is: 14,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.97 : 34,877.94 = 9,921.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.97/34,877.94 = 9,921.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.97x = 34,877.94 × 9,921.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.97x = 346,049,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,049,892.82/23,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,884.52

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