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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.31, 34,906.97 and 9,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.31, 34,906.97 and 9,235.56 is: 13,845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.31 : 34,906.97 = 9,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.31/34,906.97 = 9,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.31x = 34,906.97 × 9,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.31x = 322,385,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,385,369.68/23,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.61

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