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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.22, 35,197.82 and 9,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.22, 35,197.82 and 9,425.24 is: 14,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.22 : 35,197.82 = 9,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.22/35,197.82 = 9,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.22x = 35,197.82 × 9,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.22x = 331,747,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,747,900.98/23,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.86

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