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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.89, 34,926.99 and 12,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.89, 34,926.99 and 12,214.80 is: 18,307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.89 : 34,926.99 = 12,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.89/34,926.99 = 12,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.89x = 34,926.99 × 12,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.89x = 426,626,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,626,197.45/23,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.87

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