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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.80, 35,571.63 and 8,922.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.80, 35,571.63 and 8,922.27 is: 13,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.80 : 35,571.63 = 8,922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.80/35,571.63 = 8,922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.80x = 35,571.63 × 8,922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.80x = 317,379,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,379,687.20/23,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.06

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