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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.76, 34,910.29 and 7,478.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.76, 34,910.29 and 7,478.73 is: 11,217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.76 : 34,910.29 = 7,478.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.76/34,910.29 = 7,478.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.76x = 34,910.29 × 7,478.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.76x = 261,084,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,084,642.48/23,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.02

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