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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.27, 35,541.69 and 8,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.27, 35,541.69 and 8,903.05 is: 13,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.27 : 35,541.69 = 8,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.27/35,541.69 = 8,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.27x = 35,541.69 × 8,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.27x = 316,429,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,429,443.15/23,695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.12

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