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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.73, 35,387.87 and 9,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.73, 35,387.87 and 9,363.70 is: 14,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.73 : 35,387.87 = 9,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.73/35,387.87 = 9,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.73x = 35,387.87 × 9,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.73x = 331,361,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,361,398.32/23,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.66

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