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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.81, 35,121.22 and 8,619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.81, 35,121.22 and 8,619.59 is: 12,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.81 : 35,121.22 = 8,619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.81/35,121.22 = 8,619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.81x = 35,121.22 × 8,619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.81x = 302,730,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,730,582.95/23,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.68

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