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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.73, 34,924.74 and 23,187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.73, 34,924.74 and 23,187.11 is: 34,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.73 : 34,924.74 = 23,187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.73/34,924.74 = 23,187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.73x = 34,924.74 × 23,187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.73x = 809,803,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,803,788.10/23,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,796.25

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