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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.73, 34,905.93 and 7,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.73, 34,905.93 and 7,694.29 is: 11,543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.73 : 34,905.93 = 7,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.73/34,905.93 = 7,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.73x = 34,905.93 × 7,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.73x = 268,576,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,576,348.14/23,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.86

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