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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.47, 35,569.06 and 8,922.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.47, 35,569.06 and 8,922.83 is: 13,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.47 : 35,569.06 = 8,922.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.47/35,569.06 = 8,922.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.47x = 35,569.06 × 8,922.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.47x = 317,376,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,376,475.49/23,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.15

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