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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.94, 34,906.72 and 9,954.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.94, 34,906.72 and 9,954.43 is: 14,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.94 : 34,906.72 = 9,954.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.94/34,906.72 = 9,954.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.94x = 34,906.72 × 9,954.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.94x = 347,476,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,476,500.77/23,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,929.85

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