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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.20, 35,621.94 and 8,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.20, 35,621.94 and 8,170.04 is: 12,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.20 : 35,621.94 = 8,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.20/35,621.94 = 8,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.20x = 35,621.94 × 8,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.20x = 291,032,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,032,674.68/23,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.39

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