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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.67, 35,624.76 and 8,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.67, 35,624.76 and 8,969.32 is: 13,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.67 : 35,624.76 = 8,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.67/35,624.76 = 8,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.67x = 35,624.76 × 8,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.67x = 319,529,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,529,872.36/23,766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.45

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