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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.54, 35,550.46 and 8,919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.54, 35,550.46 and 8,919.62 is: 13,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.54 : 35,550.46 = 8,919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.54/35,550.46 = 8,919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.54x = 35,550.46 × 8,919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.54x = 317,096,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,096,560.74/23,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.22

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