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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,460.98, 35,195.46 and 8,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,460.98, 35,195.46 and 8,669.96 is: 13,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,460.98 : 35,195.46 = 8,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,460.98/35,195.46 = 8,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,460.98x = 35,195.46 × 8,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,460.98x = 305,143,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,143,230.38/23,460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.41

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