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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.44, 34,969.98 and 21,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.44, 34,969.98 and 21,874.76 is: 32,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.44 : 34,969.98 = 21,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.44/34,969.98 = 21,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.44x = 34,969.98 × 21,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.44x = 764,959,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,959,919.70/23,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,866.95

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