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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.05, 34,947.89 and 9,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.05, 34,947.89 and 9,246.62 is: 13,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.05 : 34,947.89 = 9,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.05/34,947.89 = 9,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.05x = 34,947.89 × 9,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.05x = 323,149,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,149,637.66/23,289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.61

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