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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.81, 34,904.72 and 9,234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.81, 34,904.72 and 9,234.06 is: 13,843.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.81 : 34,904.72 = 9,234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.81/34,904.72 = 9,234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.81x = 34,904.72 × 9,234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.81x = 322,312,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,312,232.59/23,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.36

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