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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.73, 34,844.98 and 12,734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.73, 34,844.98 and 12,734.33 is: 19,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.73 : 34,844.98 = 12,734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.73/34,844.98 = 12,734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.73x = 34,844.98 × 12,734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.73x = 443,727,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,727,474.16/23,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.53

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