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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.12, 35,792.28 and 9,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.12, 35,792.28 and 9,068.76 is: 13,601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.12 : 35,792.28 = 9,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.12/35,792.28 = 9,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.12x = 35,792.28 × 9,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.12x = 324,591,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,591,597.17/23,865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.09

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