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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.44, 34,954.52 and 14,978.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.44, 34,954.52 and 14,978.76 is: 22,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.44 : 34,954.52 = 14,978.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.44/34,954.52 = 14,978.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.44x = 34,954.52 × 14,978.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.44x = 523,575,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,575,366.00/23,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.37

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