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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.58, 35,817.08 and 9,100.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.58, 35,817.08 and 9,100.43 is: 13,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.58 : 35,817.08 = 9,100.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.58/35,817.08 = 9,100.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.58x = 35,817.08 × 9,100.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.58x = 325,950,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,950,650.26/23,899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.34

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