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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,584.84, 35,373.96 and 8,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,584.84, 35,373.96 and 8,791.84 is: 13,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,584.84 : 35,373.96 = 8,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,584.84/35,373.96 = 8,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,584.84x = 35,373.96 × 8,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,584.84x = 311,002,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,002,196.49/23,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.53

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