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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.31, 35,787.96 and 9,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.31, 35,787.96 and 9,069.30 is: 13,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.31 : 35,787.96 = 9,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.31/35,787.96 = 9,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.31x = 35,787.96 × 9,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.31x = 324,571,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,571,745.63/23,864.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.72

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