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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.91, 34,930.14 and 7,697.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.91, 34,930.14 and 7,697.53 is: 11,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.91 : 34,930.14 = 7,697.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.91/34,930.14 = 7,697.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.91x = 34,930.14 × 7,697.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.91x = 268,875,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,875,815.35/23,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.69

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