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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.91, 35,119.86 and 8,618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.91, 35,119.86 and 8,618.69 is: 12,929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.91 : 35,119.86 = 8,618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.91/35,119.86 = 8,618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.91x = 35,119.86 × 8,618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.91x = 302,687,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,687,143.09/23,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.32

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