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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.72, 35,698.58 and 9,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.72, 35,698.58 and 9,004.31 is: 13,508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.72 : 35,698.58 = 9,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.72/35,698.58 = 9,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.72x = 35,698.58 × 9,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.72x = 321,440,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,440,924.90/23,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.35

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