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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.20, 35,631.51 and 8,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.20, 35,631.51 and 8,963.76 is: 13,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.20 : 35,631.51 = 8,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.20/35,631.51 = 8,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.20x = 35,631.51 × 8,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.20x = 319,392,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,392,304.08/23,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.15

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