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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.22, 35,421.43 and 8,819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.22, 35,421.43 and 8,819.27 is: 13,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.22 : 35,421.43 = 8,819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.22/35,421.43 = 8,819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.22x = 35,421.43 × 8,819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.22x = 312,391,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,391,154.96/23,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.18

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