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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.92, 35,113.46 and 8,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.92, 35,113.46 and 8,626.92 is: 12,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.92 : 35,113.46 = 8,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.92/35,113.46 = 8,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.92x = 35,113.46 × 8,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.92x = 302,921,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,921,010.34/23,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.33

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