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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.55, 35,829.90 and 8,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.55, 35,829.90 and 8,095.55 is: 12,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.55 : 35,829.90 = 8,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.55/35,829.90 = 8,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.55x = 35,829.90 × 8,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.55x = 290,062,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,062,567.80/23,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.72

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