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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.62, 35,704.65 and 9,764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.62, 35,704.65 and 9,764.66 is: 14,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.62 : 35,704.65 = 9,764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.62/35,704.65 = 9,764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.62x = 35,704.65 × 9,764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.62x = 348,643,767.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,643,767.67/23,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.59

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