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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.61, 35,571.34 and 8,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.61, 35,571.34 and 8,922.08 is: 13,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.61 : 35,571.34 = 8,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.61/35,571.34 = 8,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.61x = 35,571.34 × 8,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.61x = 317,370,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,370,391.08/23,716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.77

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