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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.73, 34,913.72 and 7,703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.73, 34,913.72 and 7,703.29 is: 11,555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.73 : 34,913.72 = 7,703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.73/34,913.72 = 7,703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.73x = 34,913.72 × 7,703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.73x = 268,950,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,950,510.14/23,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.47

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