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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.67, 35,652.02 and 8,983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.67, 35,652.02 and 8,983.55 is: 13,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.67 : 35,652.02 = 8,983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.67/35,652.02 = 8,983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.67x = 35,652.02 × 8,983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.67x = 320,281,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281,659.35/23,767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.52

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