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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.62, 35,847.12 and 9,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.62, 35,847.12 and 9,107 is: 13,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.62 : 35,847.12 = 9,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.62/35,847.12 = 9,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.62x = 35,847.12 × 9,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.62x = 326,459,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,459,721.84/23,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.19

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