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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.96, 34,867.92 and 14,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.96, 34,867.92 and 14,476.16 is: 21,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.96 : 34,867.92 = 14,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.96/34,867.92 = 14,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.96x = 34,867.92 × 14,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.96x = 504,753,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,753,588.79/23,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.07

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