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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.83, 34,955.07 and 9,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.83, 34,955.07 and 9,251.40 is: 13,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.83 : 34,955.07 = 9,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.83/34,955.07 = 9,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.83x = 34,955.07 × 9,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.83x = 323,383,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,383,334.60/23,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.79

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