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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.69, 35,594.62 and 8,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.69, 35,594.62 and 8,934.64 is: 13,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.69 : 35,594.62 = 8,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.69/35,594.62 = 8,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.69x = 35,594.62 × 8,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.69x = 318,025,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,025,004.31/23,729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.99

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