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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.91, 35,769.68 and 9,065.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.91, 35,769.68 and 9,065.91 is: 13,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.91 : 35,769.68 = 9,065.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.91/35,769.68 = 9,065.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.91x = 35,769.68 × 9,065.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.91x = 324,284,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,284,699.61/23,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.47

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