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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.93, 34,926.48 and 8,280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.93, 34,926.48 and 8,280.47 is: 12,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.93 : 34,926.48 = 8,280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.93/34,926.48 = 8,280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.93x = 34,926.48 × 8,280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.93x = 289,207,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,207,495.21/23,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.25

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