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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.99, 35,774.97 and 9,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.99, 35,774.97 and 9,058.91 is: 13,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.99 : 35,774.97 = 9,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.99/35,774.97 = 9,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.99x = 35,774.97 × 9,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.99x = 324,082,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,082,054.61/23,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.35

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