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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.62, 35,741.97 and 9,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.62, 35,741.97 and 9,030.86 is: 13,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.62 : 35,741.97 = 9,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.62/35,741.97 = 9,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.62x = 35,741.97 × 9,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.62x = 322,780,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,780,727.19/23,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.65

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