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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.97, 34,944.55 and 9,253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.97, 34,944.55 and 9,253.53 is: 13,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.97 : 34,944.55 = 9,253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.97/34,944.55 = 9,253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.97x = 34,944.55 × 9,253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.97x = 323,360,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,360,441.76/23,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.41

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