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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,463.62, 35,196.51 and 8,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,463.62, 35,196.51 and 8,669.78 is: 13,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,463.62 : 35,196.51 = 8,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,463.62/35,196.51 = 8,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,463.62x = 35,196.51 × 8,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,463.62x = 305,145,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,145,888.80/23,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.07

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