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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.60, 35,795.92 and 9,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.60, 35,795.92 and 9,079.44 is: 13,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.60 : 35,795.92 = 9,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.60/35,795.92 = 9,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.60x = 35,795.92 × 9,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.60x = 325,006,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,006,907.88/23,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.36

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